The Mirfield Free Grammar
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Kitson Hill Road Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 9EZ |
| Phone | 01924483660 |
| Reference Number | 136674 |
The Mirfield Free Grammar has made notable progress since its previous inspection, moving from requiring improvement to being judged as good in all areas. The leadership team, under the executive principal, has effectively stabilized the school and implemented a well-organized curriculum that enhances learning outcomes for students. Staff and students alike acknowledge the positive changes, with improved behavior, high expectations, and a supportive atmosphere that ensures students feel safe and respected. A strong focus on personal development, coupled with a commitment to superior pastoral care and a wealth of enrichment opportunities, reflects the school's dedication to fostering holistic growth in its students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1323 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.28%
Girls: 50.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 121 | 102 | 223 |
| 8 | 112 | 102 | 214 |
| 9 | 128 | 123 | 251 |
| 10 | 119 | 130 | 249 |
| 11 | 113 | 104 | 217 |
| 12 | 20 | 45 | 65 |
| 13 | 39 | 65 | 104 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.5% |
| Pakistani | 19.3% |
| Indian | 3% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 28 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong improvement in the quality of education since the last inspection
- Well-organized curriculum that enhances pupil understanding
- High expectations from staff that improve behaviour and learning
- Effective pastoral support that ensures pupil safety and well-being
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Strong progress in English and languages at key stage 4
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- High-quality careers education and leadership opportunities for pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in mathematical knowledge for some pupils in Years 9 to 11
- Sixth-form study programmes not well matched for the least able students
- Inconsistent quality of teaching in some sixth-form subjects
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.72 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 25.73 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 272 | 32 |
| Third Preference | 170 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Old Bank Academy
Taylor Hall Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0HW |
0.24 miles |
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Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School
Nab Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9QH |
0.39 miles |
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Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Wellhouse Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0BE |
0.57 miles |
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Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Springfield Park, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PD |
0.9 miles |
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Roberttown CofE Primary School
Church Road, Roberttown, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 8BE |
0.99 miles |
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Hopton Primary School
Woodend Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 8PR |
1.01 miles |
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Hartshead Junior and Infant School
School Lane, Hartshead, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 8AW |
1.21 miles |
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Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
School Street, Norristhorpe, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7AW |
1.21 miles |
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Diamond Wood Community Academy
North Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3AD |
1.48 miles |
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Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Myrtle Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3AS |
1.49 miles |
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Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Headlands Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6PR |
1.6 miles |
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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy
Vernon Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6HU |
1.8 miles |
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St Thomas CE Primary School
Sherwood Avenue, Bradley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1RQ |
1.94 miles |
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Hightown Junior Infant & Nursery School
Hightown Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 8BL |
1.95 miles |
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Bath Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 9EA |
1.99 miles |
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Westmoor Primary School
Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4EW |
2.01 miles |
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Kirkheaton Primary School
New Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0HR |
2.03 miles |
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Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School
Bradford Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6LP |
2.07 miles |
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Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AN |
2.15 miles |
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St John’s CE Primary School
Boothroyd Lane, St John's C E Primary School, Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2LP |
2.19 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hollybank School
Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0DQ |
0.54 miles |
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Castle Hall Academy
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PH |
0.72 miles |
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Spen Valley High School
Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX |
1.29 miles |
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Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH |
2 miles |
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Brian Jackson College
Vision House, Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AD |
2.03 miles |
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Fields Rise School
Fields Rise, Kirkeaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0LZ |
2.09 miles |
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Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JE |
2.28 miles |
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Ravenshall School
Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE |
2.37 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL |
2.45 miles |
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Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
2.57 miles |
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The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LA |
2.65 miles |
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Pivot Academy
Technology House, Alexandra Court, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1GN |
2.66 miles |
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Fairfield School
White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8AS |
2.81 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
Bradley Bar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 2JT |
2.88 miles |
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Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3AQ |
2.94 miles |
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Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
2.96 miles |
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North Huddersfield Trust School
Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1DJ |
3.07 miles |
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Madni Academy
40-42 Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9AY |
3.15 miles |
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Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Nether Hall Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG |
3.15 miles |
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Cambridge Street School
Cambridge Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5QW |
3.3 miles |