Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School vs The Brooksbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 362 m 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
The Brooksbank School
Elland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,446 students
| Measure | Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Brooksbank School Elland, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #881 of 1,636 | #105 of 366 |
| National rank | #8963 of 15,697 | #1409 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 309 | 1,446 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 1,446 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | Elland | Elland |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.crosslaneschool.co.uk | www.thebrooksbankschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Brooksbank School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 45.5).
- •The Brooksbank School is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 309.
- •Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Brooksbank 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 The Brooksbank School?
On the Success Index (England), The Brooksbank School ranks higher (61.4 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 The Brooksbank School?
About 362 m 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. The Brooksbank School: 1,446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School and The Brooksbank School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is 881st of 1,636 and The Brooksbank School is 105th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).