The Mirfield Free Grammar

Academy converter · Secondary school · Mirfield, Kirklees
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Composite score
59.7

The Mirfield Free Grammar at a glance

Located in Mirfield, Kirklees, The Mirfield Free Grammar is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. The school educates roughly 1,323 pupils aged 11 to 18. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. In the most recent GCSE results, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.8, broadly in line with the national average of 46. That marks an improvement of 2.6 points in its Attainment 8 score on the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 39% of secondary schools nationally.

49% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 74% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,220
National rank
#101
In Yorkshire and The Humber
#7
In Kirklees
Top 39%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
47.8
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
49%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
74%
% EBacc grade 5+
12%
EBacc average points score
4.08

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,323 % FSM ever-6 22.9% % EAL 15.6% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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