The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.7 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.7
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,470
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Darren Atkinson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Victoria Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 362m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 406m away
West Vale Academy
Primary · 799m away
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 803m away
Compass Community School North
Independent · 815m away
Holywell Green Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Greetland Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Park Lane Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Brooksbank School?
The Brooksbank School currently has 1,470 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Brooksbank School take?
The Brooksbank School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Brooksbank School?
The Brooksbank School is in Elland, HX5 0QG, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Brooksbank School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Brooksbank School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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