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The Mirfield Free Grammar

State school · Mirfield, WF14 9EZ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,449 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,449 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Kirklees Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Alexandra Fuller

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School 20 %
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 19 %
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School 19 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Hopton Primary School 12 %
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 5 %
Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 4 %
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School 3 %
Old Bank Academy 3 %
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School 2 %
Old Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
59%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
69%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
22.90
LA avg.
35.66
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
82
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,449
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Kitson Hill Road
Mirfield
West Yorkshire
WF14 9EZ
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Telephone: 01924 483660

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.themfg.co.uk

Local authority: Kirklees Council

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School data & information The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ
1,449 Pupil numbers
21 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
17 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
82 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
69%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.20
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.40 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 209 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
2%
LA avg.
19%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
22.90
LA avg.
35.66
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 22 C
Psychology GCE A level 51 C
Physics GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics GCE A level 24 C
Law GCE A level 29 D
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 C
Geography GCE A level 8 C
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
English Language GCE A level 20 C
Economics GCE A level 13 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 12 C
Chemistry GCE A level 12 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 26 C
Biology GCE A level 18 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 7 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Mirfield Free Grammar is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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