
COMMUNITY SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Goodgraded 25/04/2023Ages 3–11301 pupilsDoes not apply
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Elland, within the Calderdale local authority. The school has around 301 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/04/2023, Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Elland can view Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/04/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals35.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-12%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Elland
All schools in Elland →The Brooksbank School0.2 miElland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School0.5 miCompass Community School North0.6 miSt Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyGood · 0.5 miWest Vale AcademyGood · 0.7 miPark Lane Academy1.4 mi
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