Best Secondary Schools in Mirfield
2 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 2 secondary schools in Mirfield, accounting for 13.3% of the total 15 schools in the area, with a total of 2,152 pupils.
- Both secondary schools in Mirfield have achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 0 Outstanding, 2 Good, and 0 schools rated as Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
- Secondary schools in Mirfield have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 28.2%, and 24.2% of pupils have English as an additional language, compared to national averages.
- Mirfield secondary schools have a Progress 8 score of -0.19, an Attainment 8 score of 43.89, and 43.4% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with a persistent absence rate of 29.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in Mirfield?
There are 2 secondary schools in Mirfield, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Mirfield?
Mirfield has 1 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in Mirfield ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Mirfield?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Mirfield is -0.19. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in Mirfield secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Mirfield is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Mirfield?
When choosing a secondary school in Mirfield, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Mirfield | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.19 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 29% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,025 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.