Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Elland
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Elland. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 74th-highest of the 76 schools in Calderdale with published results, and 14,382nd of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Calderdale (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School in detail
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "May God give us the courage to try, the will to succeed and hope without limits"
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is situated in the heart of Elland town centre and serves the local community where children from different faiths, backgrounds and abilities learn together. We are an aided school."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 41% of Year 6 pupils at Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 29% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Calderdale and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 53% in reading and 43% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School are Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 69% maths); West Vale Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 88% maths); St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 47% reading, 67% maths); and Old Earth Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 69% reading, 80% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School.
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery SchoolWest Vale AcademySt Patrick's Catholic Primary AcademyOld Earth Primary School
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).
Who goes there
63.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Halifax Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
26 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wainwright Hall, 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School issued 8 suspensions, 5.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School are The Brooksbank School (0.5 miles) and Park Lane Academy (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from March 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, caring school where children develop excellent behaviour and strong values of tolerance and inclusivity. Early years provision is particularly strong, with children getting off to a great start through well-designed activities and focused adult interactions. The school is working to improve academic outcomes and has already started making positive changes to how reading, writing and maths are taught.
Key Strengths
- Strong behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school with excellent manners and calm routines
- Effective early years provision with good focus on communication, language and physical development
- Well-structured phonics teaching for younger pupils with quick identification and support for those falling behind
- Good support for pupils with SEND who receive carefully adapted activities and expert help
- Broad curriculum with memorable enrichment activities and strong emphasis on pupils' personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Academic outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics at key stage 2 remain weak and are not improving quickly enough
- Teaching is inconsistent in helping pupils remember and apply what they have learned
- Recent curriculum improvements have not been fully embedded, particularly for older pupils who have not had time to benefit
- Governors have not focused sufficiently on academic performance or monitored school improvement plans with rigour
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, school council, Phunky Food ambassadors, off-site residential visits for older pupils, mobile police museum visit
Elland Church of England Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a warm and nurturing school where pupils are happy and well-behaved, but academic outcomes in key stage 2 are not improving quickly enough, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
At a Glance
63.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 53% to 41% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 43% to 29% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 47% to 41% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.9
Avg class size
13.0
Infant (KS1)
21.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
News and Events - 11 June 2026
11 Jun 2026
News and Events - 23 April 2026
23 Apr 2026
News and Events - 27 March 2026
27 Mar 2026
News and Events - 5 March 2026
5 Mar 2026
News and Events - 12 February 2026
12 Feb 2026
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Before and after school care
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Calderdale
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant 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
- 39
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 31 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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
62%
Available places
131 pupils
210 places
79 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(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
25.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
138
Total Pupils
72
Boys
66
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
19.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,304
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,281
Per pupil
£1068k
Total funding
£115k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
15.6%
Persistent absence
122
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
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 41% reached the expected standard in reading and 29% did so in maths.
What is Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant 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 Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Classes at Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School average 17.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School has around 138 pupils on roll. 64% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School in 2024/25. 15.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Apply through Calderdale's coordinated admissions process, naming Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant 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.
Does Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 31 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is at Westgate, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0BB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)