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The Mirfield Free Grammar

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Alexandra Fuller

corporate_fareGREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST

location_onMirfield, WF14 9EZ

language Visit Website phone 1924483660

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2020

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Students

1,508

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Attainment 8

47.8

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Kirklees

#1,241 of 3,216 nationally

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The Mirfield Free Grammar is a Academy converter secondary school in Mirfield, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Mirfield Free Grammar is an academy converter in Mirfield, Kirklees, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,323 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing the school #7 in Kirklees and #1,241 of 3,216 nationally. 48.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 33.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.28 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2020. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

48.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.5%

Entering EBacc28.70%

EBacc APS4.08

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.00%

EBacc APS3.93

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.23

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.09

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.82

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.96

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.28

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.7%

Achieving A*–A8.2%

Achieving A*–B33.6%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate0.0%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.42

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate93.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate87.90%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate96.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 November 2024

Inspection Report

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12 February 2020

Inspection Report

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09 January 2019

Inspection Report

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31 October 2017

Inspection Report

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28 May 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2020-02-12

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-01-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-10-31

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-05-28

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.5%(59 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,323 pupils. During this period, there were 118 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,323	118	8.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,324	80	6.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,435	145	10.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,449	103	7.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,450	81	5.6%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,479	61	4.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,508	58	3.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,534	45	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,449	35	2.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,465	50	3.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,476	44	3.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,450	36	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,461	9	0.6%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,472	43	2.9%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,496	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,496	33	2.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,518	20	1.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,510	24	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,522	21	1.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,528	10	0.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,503	18	1.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,524	27	1.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,537	31	2.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,536	31	2.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,554	28	1.8%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,569	24	1.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 68 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 30 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree40%

disagree21%

strongly disagree19%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree16%

agree31%

disagree32%

strongly disagree17%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree19%

agree24%

disagree17%

strongly disagree25%

don't know2%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree19%

agree14%

disagree21%

strongly disagree39%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree22%

agree42%

disagree15%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree45%

disagree17%

strongly disagree12%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree17%

agree48%

disagree22%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree58%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree28%

disagree21%

strongly disagree16%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes58%

no42%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Kirklees

Heckmondwike Grammar School

Holmfirth High School

Shelley College, A Share Academy

Salendine Nook High School

Honley High School

King James's School