Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School vs The Mirfield Free Grammar
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 916 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Mirfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
482 students
The Mirfield Free Grammar
Mirfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,300 students
| Measure | Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Mirfield Free Grammar Mirfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1284 of 1,636 | #143 of 366 |
| National rank | #12881 of 15,697 | #1735 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 482 | 1,300 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 1,300 |
| Free school meals | 27.2% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.5 |
| town | Mirfield | Mirfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.crossleyfields.com | www.themfg.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Mirfield Free Grammar scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 26.6).
- •The Mirfield Free Grammar is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 482.
- •Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is a local authority school while The Mirfield Free Grammar is a academy 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 Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School better than The Mirfield Free Grammar?
On the Success Index (England), The Mirfield Free Grammar ranks higher (54.6 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 Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School and The Mirfield Free Grammar?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Mirfield and Mirfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School: 482. The Mirfield Free Grammar: 1,300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School and The Mirfield Free Grammar rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is 1284th of 1,636 and The Mirfield Free Grammar is 143rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).