Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School

URN: 107533 • Elland HX5 0LP

Overview

Name
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
URN
107533
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Sharp (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01422372614
Website
Visit
Address
Cross Lane, Elland HX5 0LP

Summary

Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School, located in Elland, Calderdale, is a community school catering to a mixed-gender population of 301 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school prides itself on an inclusive and nurturing approach to education, aiming to support each child's individual needs and potential. The recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023 awarded the school a "Good" rating in all areas, marking a significant achievement in its ongoing development.

The school offers a creative and challenging curriculum designed to equip children with essential knowledge and skills for future success. Core values such as Resilience, Respect, Community, Endurance, Honesty, and Aspiration underpin the school's ethos, fostering a positive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and personally.

Cross Lane Primary actively engages with its local community, encouraging children to contribute positively both within the school and beyond. The dedicated staff are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and motivated to learn, creating a supportive environment for all families involved.

Key details

LA
Calderdale
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
301
Boys
169
Girls
132
FSM %
37.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 301 169 132 315 37.30
2024-09-11 325 179 146 315 37.10
2023-09-11 336 176 160 315 32.30
2022-09-11 336 176 160 315 32.30
2021-09-11 329 175 154 315 31.30
2020-09-11 339 181 158 315 28.80

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