Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School

A good community school school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School.

Elland, HX50LP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cross Lane
Elland, HX50LP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107533
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cross Lane, Elland, HX5 0LP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
325
Free School Meals
38.3% (124 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.5 (6.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
325 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together."

Resilience Respect Community Endurance Honesty Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Cross Lane puts the children's needs and welfare at the heart of every decision. The headteacher emphasises an inclusive, nurturing approach with high ambition for all and a belief in growing together as a strong, community-focused team.

Facilities

Woodland Forest School Allotment Outdoor Learning

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Computing Design & Technology English: Reading English: Writing Geography History Languages - French maths Music PSHE Religious Education (RE) Science Physical Education (PE) Phonics Information Early Years Foundation Stage

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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