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The Mirfield Free Grammar

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The Mirfield Free Grammar

Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, WF14 9EZ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.9%
Basics 9-5
48.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.046.4
2023/2445.246.4
2024/2547.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.030.00
2023/24-0.400.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.7%
EBacc APS
4.08
EBacc 9-5
12.5%
EBacc 9-4
19.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.48
A*-A Grades
8.2%
A*-B Grades
33.6%
AAB+ %
4.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 145 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Hollybank School
0.88 km away · Non-maintained special school
Outstanding
Castle Hall Academy
1.16 km away · Academy converter
Good
Spen Valley High School
2.08 km away · Foundation school
Good
Heckmondwike Grammar School
3.22 km away · Academy converter
Good
Brian Jackson College
3.26 km away · Other independent school

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About The Mirfield Free Grammar

The Mirfield Free Grammar is a secondary school in Mirfield, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 159 responses), 65% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.7. The school has around 1,323 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, WF14 9EZ | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Mirfield Free Grammar, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Feb 2020 — Good
  3. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Mirfield Free Grammar

What is The Mirfield Free Grammar's Ofsted rating?
The Mirfield Free Grammar received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about The Mirfield Free Grammar?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 159 responses): 65% of parents would recommend The Mirfield Free Grammar.
What are The Mirfield Free Grammar's latest exam results?
The Mirfield Free Grammar: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Mirfield Free Grammar located?
The Mirfield Free Grammar is a secondary school in Mirfield, Kirklees (WF14 9EZ).
How many pupils attend The Mirfield Free Grammar?
The Mirfield Free Grammar has around 1,323 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Mirfield Free Grammar with other schools?
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