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The Mirfield Free Grammar

Kirklees, WF14 9EZSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.40
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
209 1st-choice / 220 places
Ranking
#2,449
of 3,141 nationally

About The Mirfield Free Grammar

Parent feedback at The Mirfield Free Grammar paints a mixed picture. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 65% of the 159 respondents said they would recommend the school. That leaves a notable 35% who would not. On the question of whether their child is happy, 74% agreed or strongly agreed, and 78% felt their child is safe. However, only 47% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 38% felt the school gives SEND children the support they need. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 220 Year 7 places in 2025/26, there were 653 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.97. Of the 209 first-preference applicants, 184 received offers, meaning demand significantly outstrips supply.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressKitson Hill Road, Mirfield, Kirklees, WF14 9EZ
HeadteacherSteve Dixon
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils1,323
Free School Meals (FSM)22.4%
School Capacity1,323 / 1,505 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 159 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Nov 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Nov 2024): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosLibrarySixth Form CentreGymnasiumSwimming PoolScience LabsTennis CourtsSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

SwimmingDanceNetballBasketballHockeyCricketGymnasticsRowingRugby

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubNewspaperBook ClubDramaDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mirfield Free Grammar

The Mirfield Free Grammar has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.