The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 12% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
12%
-50.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 145
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 61.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Miss L Hartley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Westgate, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0BB
Town setting
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
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Old Earth Primary School
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Park Lane Academy
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Questions parents ask
What is Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School currently has 145 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School take?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is in Elland, HX5 0BB, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant 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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