The Brooksbank School

A inadequate academy converter school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Brooksbank School.

Elland, HX50QG Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.18
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 71.3%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
16 February 2022
Previous grade
Good
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Not effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Victoria Road
Elland, HX50QG
Phone
1422374791
Website
thebrooksbankschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149531
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Victoria Road, Elland, HX5 0QG
Website
https://www.thebrooksbankschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1703 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,533
Free School Meals
26.4% (405 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.9
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.9
Ebacc English:
96.0%
Ebacc Entry:
15.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.1%
Ebacc Languages:
27.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.18
Progress 8 Range:
0.01 to 0.35

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.3 (+19.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.8 (+8.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.18 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
96 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
192
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,533 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Law / Legal Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(29 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire and Achieve"

Respect Empathy Determination Grit

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School Darren Atkinson emphasizes that student dedication, persistent effort, and strong student–staff relationships are core to collective success and the school’s ongoing development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Group Mental Health and LGBTQ+ Club Literacy Charity and Volunteering Student Council Student Ambassadors Ambassadors (Year 11) Textiles & Fashion Club Lego Club Uno Club Sister Act: Vocal Rehearsal Mind Strong KS3 History Club GCSE & A Level Art Catch up GCSE History Intervention Geography Intervention Architecture Intervention (Year 11) Year 13 History Revision Drama Club Pop Choir Chess Club Minecraft Club A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Book Club Enterprise & Marketing Catch Up GCSE & A Level Art and Photography Club Year 11 GCSE History Intervention French Intervention Religious Studies Intervention Construction Catch Up (Y11) GCSE Music Intervention Sparx Sparx Sophie Club (if listed)

Sports

Football Rugby Tennis Netball Badminton Basketball Cricket

Facilities

3G Pitch (5v5, 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11) Grass Pitch 11 x 11 Hammerstones Hammerstones winter bike trail Cycle Circuit (750m tarmac road circuit) Classrooms (state-of-the-art) Dance Studios (semi-sprung floor) Fitness suite (cardio/weights) MUGA 5 x 5 Court (basketball/netball/badminton) Outdoor Tennis Courts (three) Netball Courts (x2) Sports Hall (four-court badminton hall) Main Hall Theatre (270 capacity) Woodwork room Outdoor facilities for hire (various) Bike and training facilities Main hall theatre, gym space for changing/rehearsal

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious curriculum Broad and balanced curriculum (Ofsted note) Reading is at the centre of the school's work and there is a strong focus on literacy and reading across the curriculum

Admissions Criteria

Sporting admissions: The Brooksbank School can take up to 10% of each Year 7 admissions based on sporting aptitude where spaces are available.

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