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Castle Hall Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Castle Hall Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Mirfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 829 pupils, and a capacity of 870 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

829

Pupils

870

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Castle Hall Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Castle Hall Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Castle Hall Academy — School Information

Full address
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield, WF14 9PH
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.9% of pupils
DfE URN
146367

Other Secondary Schools in Mirfield

If Castle Hall Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Mirfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Castle Hall Academy

Is Castle Hall Academy oversubscribed?

Castle Hall Academy is operating close to its capacity of 870 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Castle Hall Academy?

Admission to Castle Hall Academy is managed by Kirklees. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Castle Hall Academy cover?

Castle Hall Academy is a secondary school in Mirfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Castle Hall Academy?

Castle Hall Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.