Castle Hall Academy vs Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 804 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hall Academy
Mirfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
863 students
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Mirfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
482 students
| Measure | Castle Hall Academy Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #171 of 366 | #1284 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2035 of 4,090 | #12881 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 863 | 482 |
| Pupils on roll | 863 | 482 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 78% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Mirfield | Mirfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.castlehall.com/ | www.crossleyfields.com |
The verdict
- •Castle Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 26.6).
- •Castle Hall Academy is the larger school with 863 students compared with 482.
- •Castle Hall Academy is a academy school while Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castle Hall Academy better than Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Hall Academy ranks higher (48.6 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castle Hall Academy and Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Mirfield and Mirfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hall Academy: 863. Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School: 482. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hall Academy and Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castle Hall Academy is 171st of 366 and Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is 1284th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).