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Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Calderdale, HX5 0BBPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

61%

Capacity

145

Pupils

1.3x

Demand

About Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Calderdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 145 pupils on roll, operating at 61% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Hartley, it falls under Calderdale local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13361st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 69th out of 73 in Calderdale.

Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 11 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.

Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (19 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Chess and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Calderdale, Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWestgate, Elland, Calderdale, HX5 0BB
HeadteacherL Hartley
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils145
Free School Meals (FSM)61.8%
School Capacity145 / 236 (61% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Mar 2020
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (27%)

13361st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 98%

1479th of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 98%

69th of 73

In Calderdale

Top 95%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

27%

Expected Standard

10%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:53%
Higher:13%
Writing
Expected:47%
Higher:10%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:43%
Higher:13%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -6%

'22/23

33%

'23/24

27%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

19 responses

Would Recommend This School

89%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
32%
Concerns dealt with
42%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallDining HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

NetballFootballDanceCricketTennisRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirChessFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

11

Applications

14

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

10 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01422373159www.elland.calderdale.sch.uk/

Westgate, Elland

Calderdale, HX5 0BB

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Westgate, Elland

Calderdale, HX5 0BB

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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