What did Ofsted judge Castle Hall Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Castle Hall Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Castle Hall Academy?

Castle Hall Academy has 863 pupils on roll.

What ages does Castle Hall Academy take?

Castle Hall Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Castle Hall Academy located?

Castle Hall Academy is located in Mirfield, WF14 9PH, Kirklees.

How do I apply to Castle Hall Academy?

Castle Hall Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Castle Hall Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Castle Hall Academy was 1.088 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Castle Hall Academy?

When Castle Hall Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject of a residence order or a special guardianship order);; 2. Siblings — Students who have a brother or sister attending from the same address who will still be on roll at the Academy at the date of admission;; 3. Feeder school — Pupils on roll at Old Bank Academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of 2 or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child’s home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Where the distance between 2 children’s homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used to decide between them.

What is the largest ethnic background at Castle Hall Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.3% of pupils at Castle Hall Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Castle Hall Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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1.088miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Castle Hall Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject of a residence order or a special guardianship order);
2Siblings — Students who have a brother or sister attending from the same address who will still be on roll at the Academy at the date of admission;
3Feeder school — Pupils on roll at Old Bank Academy
4Staff children — Pupils of staff employed at the Academy (having a permanent contract of at least two years at the time of application).
5Proximity — The proximity of a child’s home to the Academy, defined using the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system from the front door of the Academy to the home, with those living nearest being given the highest priority.

If two applications tie: In the case of 2 or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child’s home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Where the distance between 2 children’s homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used to decide between them.

If requests for admission in priorities 2 to 5 cannot all be met without exceeding PAN, priority up to the PAN will be given to children living nearest the school.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Castle Hall Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Castle Hall Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Castle Hall Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Castle Hall Academy?: Castle Hall Academy has 863 pupils on roll.
What ages does Castle Hall Academy take?: Castle Hall Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Castle Hall Academy located?: Castle Hall Academy is located in Mirfield, WF14 9PH, Kirklees.
How do I apply to Castle Hall Academy?: Castle Hall Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Castle Hall Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Castle Hall Academy was 1.088 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Castle Hall Academy?: When Castle Hall Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject of a residence order or a special guardianship order);; 2. Siblings — Students who have a brother or sister attending from the same address who will still be on roll at the Academy at the date of admission;; 3. Feeder school — Pupils on roll at Old Bank Academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of 2 or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child’s home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Where the distance between 2 children’s homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used to decide between them.
What is the largest ethnic background at Castle Hall Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.3% of pupils at Castle Hall Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Castle Hall Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject of a residence order or a special guardianship order);
2Siblings — Students who have a brother or sister attending from the same address who will still be on roll at the Academy at the date of admission;
3Feeder school — Pupils on roll at Old Bank Academy
4Staff children — Pupils of staff employed at the Academy (having a permanent contract of at least two years at the time of application).
5Proximity — The proximity of a child’s home to the Academy, defined using the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system from the front door of the Academy to the home, with those living nearest being given the highest priority.

If requests for admission in priorities 2 to 5 cannot all be met without exceeding PAN, priority up to the PAN will be given to children living nearest the school.

Castle Hall Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Castle Hall Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Castle Hall Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Castle Hall Academy?: Castle Hall Academy has 863 pupils on roll.
What ages does Castle Hall Academy take?: Castle Hall Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Castle Hall Academy located?: Castle Hall Academy is located in Mirfield, WF14 9PH, Kirklees.
How do I apply to Castle Hall Academy?: Castle Hall Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Castle Hall Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Castle Hall Academy was 1.088 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Castle Hall Academy?: When Castle Hall Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject of a residence order or a special guardianship order);; 2. Siblings — Students who have a brother or sister attending from the same address who will still be on roll at the Academy at the date of admission;; 3. Feeder school — Pupils on roll at Old Bank Academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the case of 2 or more applications that cannot be separated by the oversubscription criteria outlined above, the school will use the distance between the school and a child’s home as a tie breaker to decide between applicants. Priority will be given to children who live closest to the school. Where the distance between 2 children’s homes and the school is the same, random allocation will be used to decide between them.
What is the largest ethnic background at Castle Hall Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.3% of pupils at Castle Hall Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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