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The Mirfield Free Grammar
Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.0 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,323
Capacity
1,505
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing it in the top 39% of schools nationally. While 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 49% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction sits at 65%, suggesting a moderate level of endorsement among families.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.8 | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 153 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (159 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of subjects
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
77%
My child is happy
74%
My child makes good progress
72%
Progress is communicated
70%
School has high expectations
69%
I'd recommend this school
65%
Behaviour is good
61%
School supports development
55%
School keeps me informed
50%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.5%
Asian Pakistani19.3%
Asian Indian3.0%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black African0.9%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.68672, -1.70252 · WF14 9EZ
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136674
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.themfg.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Mirfield Free Grammar rated by Ofsted?
The Mirfield Free Grammar was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2020.
Is The Mirfield Free Grammar a good school?
The Mirfield Free Grammar scores 41.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Mirfield Free Grammar?
Based on 159 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Mirfield Free Grammar receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Mirfield Free Grammar in GCSEs?
The Mirfield Free Grammar achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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