The Mirfield Free Grammar — Secondary School in Mirfield

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The Mirfield Free Grammar

Mirfield, WF14 9EZ

1,323 Pupils

1,505 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

22.40% FSM %

652 Boys

671 Girls

About The Mirfield Free Grammar

Located in Mirfield (WF14 9EZ), The Mirfield Free Grammar is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Kirklees.

It has 1,323 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,505. Current headteacher: Steve Dixon.

Data for The Mirfield Free Grammar comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kirklees
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency	Spen Valley
Ward	Mirfield
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-04-2011
UKPRN	10033389
URN	136674
Data Last Updated	09-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Andrew Bemrose	Chair of Local Governing Body	11/09/2025	08/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Midgley	Chair of Local Governing Body	23/10/2024	10/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Bemrose	Local Governor	08/10/2024	10/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Blackford	Local Governor	17/06/2025	16/06/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Breeze	Local Governor	08/06/2021	07/06/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Alexandra Fuller	Local Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Louise Harrison	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Craig Jones-Stanley	Local Governor	17/06/2025	16/06/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Clare Murphy	Local Governor	28/04/2023	27/04/2027	Elected by school staff