The Mirfield Free Grammar

About The Mirfield Free Grammar

The Mirfield Free Grammar is an academy converter in Mirfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,323 pupils on roll. It is part of GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 February 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (2025/26). 25.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,323 / 1,505 (88%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 February 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, Kirklees, WF14 9EZ

Phone

01924483660

Principal

Steve Dixon

Website

http://www.themfg.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Mirfield Free Grammar?

The Mirfield Free Grammar is an academy converter in Mirfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Mirfield Free Grammar have?

The Mirfield Free Grammar has 1,323 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Mirfield Free Grammar's Ofsted rating?

The Mirfield Free Grammar was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 February 2020).

How does The Mirfield Free Grammar perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Mirfield Free Grammar achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.

Is The Mirfield Free Grammar part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Mirfield Free Grammar is part of GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Mirfield Free Grammar?

The Mirfield Free Grammar is located at Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, Kirklees, WF14 9EZ.