The Mirfield Free Grammar vs Castle Hall Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Mirfield Free Grammar
Mirfield
Castle Hall Academy
Mirfield
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Academy converter
Age Range
11–18
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
-
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Kirklees
Kirklees
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1300
863
Capacity
1505
870
Occupancy
86%
99%
FSM %
25.3%
34.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Nov 2024
Feb 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.5
45.1
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
45.2%
46.5%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C-
-
Points Per Entry
26.5
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C-
-
AAB+ %
4%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
71
-
Retention
0%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
5%
-
Degree course
62%
-
Any L4+ destination
65%
-
Apprenticeships
1%
-
Cohort size
133
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (108)
Law (62)
Psychology (54)
Business Studies:Single (54)
Mathematics (52)
Sociology (48)
Sociology (46)
Biology (44)