SchoolScoresThe Brooksbank School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Victoria Road, Elland, HX5 0QG
01422 374791 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 April 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
223 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Calderdale comparisons use the 7 of its 14 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 60% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 84% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 52% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 77 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 56% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 173 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 54% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 67% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 67 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 75% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 62% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calderdale. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
264 pupils in this year group.
56% — 5 points above the Calderdale average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | 51% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.7 | 48.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
27 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 2% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 29% | 50% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 29.4 | 34.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
15 subjects, 48 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design, English Literature, Geography, Art and Design (3d Studies), Business Studies:Single, Mathematics, Media/Film/Tv Studies, Sociology, Biology, English Language, Chemistry, French, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Physics.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 255 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 233 |
| Of those, offered a place | 233 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 442 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Calderdale | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 28.5% | 27.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7% | 12.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 10th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 16.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Lower than 57% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Lower than 57% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.1% | 22.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Lower than 19% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 35.6 | 22.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 8.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.20% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Higher than 73% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Higher than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Calderdale. Higher than 49% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 13.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Park Lane Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Salendine Nook High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Crossley Heath School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rastrick High School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Huddersfield Grammar School 2.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Royds Hall, A Share Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beacon Lights Schools 3.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Brooksbank School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did The Brooksbank School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Brooksbank School?
81% of the 223 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Brooksbank School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Brooksbank School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 233 families put The Brooksbank School as their first choice for 255 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 233 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 149531.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.