The Brooksbank School, Elland
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
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At a Glance
29.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
223 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
58
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
1,446 pupils
1,703 capacity
257 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Elland
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Elland
Admissions Demand - Calderdale
Places available
3,064
Applications
2,299
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Secondary admissions across Calderdale (2025/26)
Inspection History
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.97218%
Overall absence
22.13353%
Persistent absence
1,378
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Brooksbank School
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
West Vale Academy
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Holywell Green Primary School
The Greetland Academy
Old Earth Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Copley Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
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