The Mirfield Free Grammar
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Address | Kitson Hill Road, WF14 9EZ |
| URN | 136674 |
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School Census
| Total | 1508 |
| Girls/Boys | 771/737 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.1%/48.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 308 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/02/2020 | Good |
| 31/10/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 31/10/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69% |
| Entering EBacc | 33% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.23 |
| Progress 8 | -0.03 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.09 |
| Progress 8 | -0.08 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 642 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 279 |
| As third preference | 146 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 639 |
| As first preference | 257 |
| As second preference | 215 |
| As third preference | 165 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 675 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 271 |
| As third preference | 176 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 678 |
| As first preference | 260 |
| As second preference | 247 |
| As third preference | 171 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 691 |
| As first preference | 276 |
| As second preference | 224 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 724 |
| As first preference | 292 |
| As second preference | 229 |
| As third preference | 202 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 825 |
| As first preference | 326 |
| As second preference | 291 |
| As third preference | 207 |
| Total Offers Made | 215 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.71% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 872 |
| As first preference | 360 |
| As second preference | 293 |
| As third preference | 219 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.78% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 822 |
| As first preference | 376 |
| As second preference | 283 |
| As third preference | 163 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.66% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 833 |
| As first preference | 349 |
| As second preference | 317 |
| As third preference | 167 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.71% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 783 |
| As first preference | 357 |
| As second preference | 291 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 43% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 57% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 57% |
| no | 43% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 58% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 67% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 52% |
| don't know | 19% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 14% |
| no | 86% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 17.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 17.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |