SchoolScoresElland CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Westgate, Elland, HX5 0BB
01422 373159 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Calderdale comparisons use the 34 of its 81 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 47 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 85% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Calderdale figures pool parents at the Calderdale schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
17 pupils in this year group.
12% — 50 points below the Calderdale average, and 50 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 41% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 41% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 29% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 97 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 97 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Calderdale. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 20 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Elland. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 66.4% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Elland. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Elland. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Elland. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Elland. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Elland. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Elland. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.5 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Elland. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Elland. Higher than 62% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.6 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Elland. Higher than 7% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Elland. Higher than 83% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Vale Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Earth Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Greetland Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints' CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Siddal Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holywell Green Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Copley Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Field Lane Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 18% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Elland CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Elland CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 12% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 50 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Elland CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
89% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Elland CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Elland CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Elland CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107550.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.