Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School, Elland
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Elland. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 50th-highest of the 76 schools in Calderdale with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Calderdale (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 69% in maths).
Getting a place at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 47% reading, 67% maths); Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 41% reading, 29% maths); West Vale Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 88% maths); and Holywell Green Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 81% maths).
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyElland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolWest Vale AcademyHolywell Green Primary School
Who goes there
35.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%), Asian (11%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 43 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 30 (9.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 10 places, 9 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School had 18 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Halifax Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
22 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crestfield Avenue, 190 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School issued 4 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School are The Brooksbank School (0.2 miles) and Park Lane Academy (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Cross Lane creates a welcoming, community-focused environment where children feel safe and supported. The school excels at teaching reading with a structured phonics approach and provides excellent opportunities for children to develop character, understand diversity, and build leadership skills. Staff are well-supported and committed to the school's vision of children 'growing together'.
Key Strengths
- Consistent and effective teaching of early reading with phonics starting in Reception Year
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development, character building, and understanding of diversity
- Clear behaviour expectations that are taught and modelled by older pupils
- Well-developed curriculum that is ambitious and engaging across subjects
- Effective support systems for pupils with special educational needs and those who need help with reading
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders' monitoring of individual subjects does not consistently identify precise areas for development
- Some areas of the early years curriculum lack clear learning intentions, leaving children less prepared for Year 1
- Vocabulary development is well-developed in some subjects but needs further work in others
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of safeguarding, clear systems to identify at-risk pupils, regular staff training, and robust recruitment checks.
Extracurricular Activities
Pupil leadership opportunities
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is a good school where there is a strong sense of community and pupils feel safe. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils and have created an ambitious, engaging curriculum.
At a Glance
35.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
10
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is in Calderdale; for families living there:
Apply to Calderdale for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 8 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
284 pupils
317 places
33 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Elland
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Elland
Across Calderdale council
Places available
2,848
Applications
1,863
Got 1st preference
96.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Calderdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
30
EHC Plans
23.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 10 places, 9 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
309
Total Pupils
182
Boys
127
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
17.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,809
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,746
Per pupil
£1857k
Total funding
£155k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
11.8%
Persistent absence
255
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023.
What is the catchment area for Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, Calderdale allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 317 places.
How big are the classes at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
Classes at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School average 26.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School has around 309 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School have specialist SEN provision?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 10 places, 9 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School in 2024/25. 11.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
Apply through Calderdale's coordinated admissions process, naming Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 8 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Calderdale is 12 (the median across 114 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is at Cross Lane, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0LP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)