Castle Hall Academy, Mirfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
34.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
36
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
863 pupils
870 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Mirfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Mirfield
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
4,970
Applications
4,871
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
97.8%
Secondary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.98129%
Overall absence
29.04707%
Persistent absence
871
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Castle Hall Academy
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Old Bank Academy
Hopton Primary School
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Diamond Wood Community Academy
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
Roberttown CofE Primary School
Westmoor Primary School
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