The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 216 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,323
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 22.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Dixon (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOld Bank Academy
Primary · 382m away
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 621m away
Hollybank School
Special school · 875m away
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Primary · 916m away
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Roberttown CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Oaks
Independent · 1.6km away
Hopton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Mirfield Free Grammar a selective school?
No. The Mirfield Free Grammar is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Mirfield Free Grammar's Ofsted rating?
The Mirfield Free Grammar was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Mirfield Free Grammar?
The Mirfield Free Grammar currently has 1,323 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mirfield Free Grammar take?
The Mirfield Free Grammar caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Mirfield Free Grammar?
The Mirfield Free Grammar is in Mirfield, WF14 9EZ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Mirfield Free Grammar have a sixth form?
Yes, The Mirfield Free Grammar has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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