The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 301
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 37.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mr Mark Sharp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Cross Lane, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Brooksbank School
Secondary · 362m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 767m away
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 769m away
Compass Community School North
Independent · 937m away
West Vale Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Holywell Green Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Old Earth Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Greetland Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School currently has 301 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School take?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is in Elland, HX5 0LP, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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