Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Westgate, Elland, Calderdale, HX5 0BB |
| Headteacher | L Hartley |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Number of Pupils | 145 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 61.8% |
| School Capacity | 145 / 236 (61% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Mar 2020Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
1479th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
69th of 73
In Calderdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
27%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
27%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
19 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
14
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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
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Contact Information
Westgate, Elland
Calderdale, HX5 0BB
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