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Old Earth Primary School

Academy converter · Elland · HX5 9PL

Ages 3–11 · 461 pupils · Calderdale

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

4.3%

Admissions demand

1.03 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-02-05

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)67%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.6%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
363

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.03 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

61

Places offered

59

1st-preference offers

59

Total preferences (any rank)
101
Preferred offers (top 3)
59
Applications from outside LA
9
Offers to outside-LA applicants
4

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

461 pupils · 472 places

Pupils on roll
461
Boys / girls
240 / 221
School capacity
472
Capacity fill
461 / 472 (98%)
Free school meals
14.5%
FSM pupils
58
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: OLD EARTH SCHOOL
Academy trust
OLD EARTH SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Burns

Location

Address
Lower Edge Road
Postcode
HX5 9PL
Town
Elland
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Calderdale
District
Calderdale
Constituency
Calder Valley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Elland, Calderdale, 461 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 14.5%.

Open schools in Elland
6
Primary schools in Elland
4
Academies among open schools in Elland
50% (3)
Open schools in HX5
7
Primary in HX5
4
Open schools in Calderdale LA
115
Primary in Calderdale LA
82

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in EllandNear HX5

  • Field Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Brighouse · HD6 3JT · Calderdale

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM68.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

  • Carr Green Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Brighouse · HD6 3LT · Calderdale

    Ages 3–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM16.1%
    • Demand0.85

    1.0 miles away

  • Longroyde Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Brighouse · HD6 3AS · Calderdale

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM32.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

  • West Vale Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Halifax · HX4 8LS · Calderdale

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM44.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • Siddal Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Halifax · HX3 9DL · Calderdale

    Ages 3–11

    • KS236%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM39.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Burns
Telephone
01422375316
Website
http://www.oldearth.co.uk/

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