Protest against plan to axe Mirfield school

Oct 24 2008 by Andrew Hirst, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

A MARCH will take place tomorrow against controversial plans to axe a Mirfield school.

The event is being organised as a protest against the proposals by Kirklees Council to close Castle Hall School and to expand Mirfield Free Grammar School to take in 2,000 pupils.

It is part of a massive shake-up planned for north Kirklees schools.

A spokesman for protest group Reach said: “Parents, pupils, staff and governors at both schools feel that the proposals are deeply flawed and cannot be allowed to proceed.

“Kirklees Council has said it is keen to consult with stakeholders on these matters and is holding ‘consultation’ events across north Kirklees.