Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School vs Old Earth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Elland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
309 students
Old Earth Primary School
Elland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
| Measure | Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber | Old Earth Primary School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #881 of 1,636 | #677 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #8963 of 15,697 | #7188 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 309 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Elland | Elland |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.crosslaneschool.co.uk | www.oldearth.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Old Earth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 45.5).
- •Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 63%).
- •Old Earth Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 309.
- •Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Old Earth Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School better than Old Earth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Earth Primary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 45.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School and Old Earth Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Elland and Elland in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School: 309. Old Earth Primary School: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School and Old Earth Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is 881st of 1,636 and Old Earth Primary School is 677th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).