Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School, Mirfield
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Mirfield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 5 schools in Mirfield with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kirklees (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School in detail
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Kirklees and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School as their first choice and 148 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School are Old Bank Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 59% reading, 53% maths); Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 85% maths); Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 84% maths); and Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School (0.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 77% maths).
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Old Bank AcademyCrowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolBattyeford CofE (VC) Primary SchoolNorristhorpe Junior and Infant School
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mirfield Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wellhouse Church (opposite), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School issued 11 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School are Castle Hall Academy (0.5 miles), The Mirfield Free Grammar (0.6 miles) and Spen Valley High School (1.3 miles).
Castle Hall AcademyThe Mirfield Free GrammarSpen Valley High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a truly inclusive school where every child is welcomed and celebrated. The early years classes are particularly impressive, with children showing remarkable concentration and independence. Parents will appreciate the school's strong focus on developing the whole child - from academic learning to resilience, confidence, and leadership skills.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with impressive learning environments and pupil independence
- Strong teaching of phonics with careful sequencing and daily support for pupils who need catching up
- Exceptional enrichment opportunities including rock band, musical instruments, sports, and outdoor activities
- Excellent pupil leadership with Year 6 sports leaders and school councillors making real contributions
- Well-sequenced curriculum across all subjects with regular recap and practice to help pupils remember more
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders have not yet checked how well the curriculum is being taught in a small number of subjects
- No clear plans yet to identify where teachers need subject knowledge training or guidance in some areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training, clear reporting procedures, and pupils taught how to keep safe online and in the outside world.
Extracurricular Activities
rock band, musical instruments, sports activities, orienteering, indoor games, musical performances for parents and community, sports events with other local schools
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is a friendly, welcoming primary school where pupils learn in a kind and respectful environment. The school has been rated as Good overall, with outstanding provision in early years and personal development.
At a Glance
27.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 59% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
27.6
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
16
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School.
- Stagecoach Mirfield920m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Kirklees. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is in Kirklees; for families living there:
- Kirklees's school travel policy: School transport
- How to apply: Apply for school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 6 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
510 pupils
623 places
113 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Mirfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Mirfield
Across Kirklees council
Places available
5,437
Applications
4,554
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Kirklees council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
82
SEN Support
26
EHC Plans
22.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
482
Total Pupils
255
Boys
227
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,382
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,324
Per pupil
£3052k
Total funding
£180k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
14.1%
Persistent absence
475
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Questions parents ask about Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
What are SATs results like at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
Of the pupils at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022.
What is the catchment area for Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, Kirklees allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 623 places.
How big are the classes at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
Classes at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School has around 482 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School in 2024/25. 14.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
Apply through Kirklees's coordinated admissions process, naming Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School: Stagecoach Mirfield (920m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School's term dates?
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Kirklees. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 6 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kirklees is 12 (the median across 203 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is at Wellhouse Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0BE.
Sources: Kirklees term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)