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The Brooksbank School
Ages 11–181,470 pupilsDoes not apply
The Brooksbank School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Elland, within the Calderdale local authority. The school has around 1,470 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.3 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Elland can view The Brooksbank School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 850.7
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths56%
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
EBacc entry12%
EBacc average point score4.13
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)29.4
Value added-0.08Average · 95% CI -0.4 to 0.2
Retention75%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Elland
All schools in Elland →Cross Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miWest Vale AcademyGood · 0.5 miCompass Community School North0.5 miElland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School0.5 miPark Lane Academy1.2 mi
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