Castle Hall Academy vs The Mirfield Free Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km 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
The Mirfield Free Grammar
Mirfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,300 students
| Measure | Castle Hall Academy Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Mirfield Free Grammar Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #171 of 366 | #143 of 366 |
| National rank | #2035 of 4,090 | #1735 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 863 | 1,300 |
| Pupils on roll | 863 | 1,300 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.8% | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.1% | 74.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.5 |
| town | Mirfield | Mirfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.castlehall.com/ | www.themfg.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Mirfield Free Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 48.6).
- •The Mirfield Free Grammar is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 863.
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 The Mirfield Free Grammar?
On the Success Index (England), The Mirfield Free Grammar ranks higher (54.6 vs 48.6 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 The Mirfield Free Grammar?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mirfield and Mirfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Hall Academy: 863. The Mirfield Free Grammar: 1,300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Hall Academy and The Mirfield Free Grammar rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Castle Hall Academy is 171st of 366 and The Mirfield Free Grammar is 143rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).