Castle Hall Academy

URN: 146367 • Mirfield WF14 9PH

Overview

Name
Castle Hall Academy
URN
146367
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Brook (since 2025)
Telephone
01924520500
Website
Visit
Address
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield WF14 9PH

Summary

Castle Hall Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, and operates as an academy converter under the Impact Education Multi Academy Trust. With a current enrollment of 829 students and a capacity of 870, the academy serves a diverse community, with approximately 35.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to achieving academic excellence while fostering character development and raising aspirations among its students.

The academy emphasizes a high-quality, personalized learning experience, ensuring that each student is known by name and that their individual needs are met. This approach is supported by a strong classroom culture that prioritizes exceptional learning outcomes. Castle Hall Academy aims to create an environment where both students and teachers strive for continuous improvement.

In addition to academic pursuits, Castle Hall Academy actively engages with the local community and encourages collaboration among its family of academies. The school provides regular updates and resources for parents and students through its website, fostering a strong connection with the community it serves.

Key details

LA
Kirklees
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
870
Pupils
829
Boys
457
Girls
372
FSM %
35.90
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 829 457 372 870 35.90
2024-09-11 782 444 338 870 34.40
2023-09-11 690 368 322 870 33.80
2022-09-11 690 368 322 870 33.80
2021-09-11 701 373 328 870 28.00
2020-09-11 769 409 360 870 26.70

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