Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cross Lane Elland West Yorkshire HX5 0LP |
| Phone | 01422372614 |
| Reference Number | 107533 |
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School demonstrates a strong sense of community and a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The leadership has established high expectations for both staff and students, resulting in a well-structured curriculum that effectively engages pupils. Although the school received a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas, including the quality of education and leadership, there are areas for development in curriculum monitoring and early years preparation. This inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, showing resilience and commitment to improvement amidst these challenges.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 301 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.15%
Girls: 43.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 12 | 36 |
| 2 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| 3 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| 4 | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| 5 | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| 6 | 17 | 23 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community relationships among staff and pupils.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and engagement.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Ambitious and engaging curriculum that fosters student enthusiasm.
- Consistent approach to early reading and phonics instruction.
- Robust personal development program that promotes understanding of diversity and safety.
- Good start for children in early years with supportive routines.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum monitoring does not consistently identify all areas for development.
- Some early years curriculum aspects lack clear objectives.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Old Earth Primary School
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1.22 miles |
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The Greetland Academy
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1.28 miles |
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Moorlands Primary School
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Lindley Junior School
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Highbury School
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All Saints Catholic College
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