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Are all Mirfield neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Mirfield Area

Mirfield's two secondary schools serve this West Yorkshire town with strong local provision, achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 47, below England's 39. Castle Hall Academy and The Mirfield Free Grammar are both rated Good or Outstanding, with 100% of schools achieving Good or Outstanding ratings compared to 86% nationally. Families in Mirfield benefit from accessible comprehensive schools with established community ties, though some may also consider options in nearby Dewsbury and Huddersfield for additional choice. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

Too few schools to show local average metrics.

Top schools in Mirfield

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Castle Hall Academy
Mirfield
The Mirfield Free Grammar
Mirfield