The Brooksbank School is a secondary school in Elland, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Brooksbank School currently has around 1711 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (75%) , including 35% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 14% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Victoria Road, Elland, HX5 0QG |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Calderdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Lord |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137521 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1703 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1711 |
| Number of Boys: | 854 |
| Number of Girls: | 857 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Cross Lane , HX5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Hullen Edge Road , HX5 0QY | - not rated | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Hullen Edge Road , HX5 0QY | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Vale Primary School Stainland Road , West Vale HX4 8LS | - not rated | 862 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Vale Academy Stainland Road , West Vale HX4 8LS | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 2 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Learning Trust Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School North Long Lea House , 5 Halifax Road HX5 0SH | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bermerside School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.