The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
63%
+1.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- OLD EARTH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Daniel Burns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lower Edge Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form
Special school · 1.1km away
Field Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Highbury School
Special school · 1.3km away
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Carr Green Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Compass Community School North
Independent · 1.7km away
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Rastrick High School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Old Earth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Old Earth Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Earth Primary School?
Old Earth Primary School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Earth Primary School take?
Old Earth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Old Earth Primary School?
Old Earth Primary School is in Elland, HX5 9PL, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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