Is Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 40th of 81 primary schools in Calderdale. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School

Cross Lane, Elland, HX5 0LP

Local ranking40th of 81 primary schools in Calderdale

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 April 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 69.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 39

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 301
Boys: 182 (59%)
Girls: 127 (41%)
Capacity: 315 (98% full)
SEND: 15.3%
FSM Eligible: 38.0%
EAL: 8.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.6%
SEN Support: 8.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,695/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.6%
Asian Pakistani: 8.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.0%
White Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.7%
Black African: 1.7%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Other: 1.3%

78.6%

White British

8.4%

Asian Pakistani

3.0%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01422372614

head@crosslane.calderdale.sch.uk

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Cross Lane

Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107533
UKPRN: 10075634
Establishment No.: 2087

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