Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Elland
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Elland CofE Junior and Infant School excels at engaging pupils in reading and mathematics through expert teaching and well-planned lessons. The school has created a calm, positive environment based on Christian values where children feel safe and are eager to learn. Teachers provide enriching experiences like outdoor learning and educational visits that bring learning to life.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading culture with teachers using engaging texts and making links across subjects - pupils develop positive reading habits from Nursery onwards
- Well-structured mathematics teaching where pupils build knowledge and skills progressively and tackle challenging problems
- Effective behaviour policy based on Christian values creating a calm, purposeful school environment
- Ambitious curriculum for all pupils including those with special educational needs
- Early years provision with strong 'I can' attitude and clear progression to Year 1
Areas for Improvement
- Foundation subject curriculum plans are at different stages of implementation - need to strengthen teaching and teacher confidence across all subjects beyond history and science
- Pupil attendance and persistent absence remain too high, meaning some pupils miss significant learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with adults vigilant in identifying concerns, knowing what to do, and leaders taking swift appropriate action to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Languages club, photography club, choir, girls' football, boys' football, befriender roles, worship warrior roles, digital leader roles, after-school clubs
Elland Church of England Junior and Infant School is rated Good and has made rapid improvements since the previous inspection. School leaders have raised expectations and created a positive learning environment where pupils enjoy reading, mathematics, and develop strong personal skills.
At a Glance
64.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 53% to 41%. Maths has declined from 43% to 29%. Writing has declined from 47% to 41%.
Class Sizes
17.5
Avg class size
17.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
138 pupils
236 capacity
98 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Elland
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Elland
Admissions Demand - Calderdale
Places available
2,943
Applications
1,899
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Calderdale (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.43242%
Overall absence
15.57377%
Persistent absence
122
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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