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Schools in HX5

A postcode district in Calderdale

  • Postcode district
  • 11 schools and nurseries

In short: HX5 is a postcode district in Calderdale with 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries114 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in HX5

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All HX5 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in HX5

4 in HX5, best first

Old Earth Primary School

Elland, HX5 9PL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results close to the England average.

63 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
461
Pupils per teacher
28.7
View school Old Earth Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in HX5

2 in HX5, best first

The Brooksbank School

Elland, HX5 0QG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results above the England average.

233 first choices, 255 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.5

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,446
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school The Brooksbank School

Nurseries in HX5

4 in HX5, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in HX5

1 in HX5, by the school's Eduscope score

The Brooksbank School

Elland, HX5 0QG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results above the England average.

233 first choices, 255 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.5

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,446
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school The Brooksbank School

Special Schools in HX5

2 in HX5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Compass Community School North

West Yorkshire, HX5 0SH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
3
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Compass Community School North

Private Schools in HX5

1 in HX5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Compass Community School North

West Yorkshire, HX5 0SH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
3
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Compass Community School North
The map

Every school in HX5, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School, GoodElland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Requires improvement in 2 areasOld Earth Primary School, OutstandingCompass Community School North, GoodSt Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy, GoodThe Brooksbank School, Good in every areaWater's Edge Nursery Ltd, OutstandingElland Nursery, GoodElland Under 5's Community Playgroup, GoodCreative Learning, OutstandingWilliam Henry Smith Specialist College
  • Outstanding3
  • Good5
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every HX5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

HX5 has 11 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in HX5

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about HX5

How many schools are in HX5?

HX5 has 11 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in HX5?

The highest-ranked schools in HX5 on Eduscope are Old Earth Primary School, The Brooksbank School, Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in HX5?

There is 1 independent school in HX5, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in HX5?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in HX5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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