The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 132 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 829
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 35.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Brook
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Castle Hall Academy a selective school?
No. Castle Hall Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Castle Hall Academy's Ofsted rating?
Castle Hall Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Hall Academy?
Castle Hall Academy currently has 829 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Hall Academy take?
Castle Hall Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Castle Hall Academy?
Castle Hall Academy is in Mirfield, WF14 9PH, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Hall Academy have a sixth form?
No, Castle Hall Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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