Field Lane Primary School
45%
Capacity
81
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Field Lane Primary School
Field Lane Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Calderdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 81 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (45% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Field Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Brook, it falls under Calderdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9295th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 73 in Calderdale.
Field Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 4 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
Field Lane Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Field Lane Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Calderdale, Field Lane Primary 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Burnsall Road, Brighouse, Calderdale, HD6 3JT |
| Headteacher | Gemma Brook |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Number of Pupils | 81 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.2% |
| School Capacity | 81 / 180 (45% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9295th of 13,686
Nationally
992nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
46th of 73
In Calderdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed4
11
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Burnsall Road, Brighouse
Calderdale, HD6 3JT
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