The Brooksbank School, based in Elland, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Brooksbank School currently has around 1470 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 28.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Victoria Road, Elland, HX5 0QG |
| Website: | https://www.thebrooksbankschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01422374791 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Calderdale |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Darren Atkinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 149531 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1703 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1470 |
| Number of Boys: | 752 |
| Number of Girls: | 718 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.70% | 1274 |
| Pakistani | 4.60% | 68 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 16 |
| African | 1.00% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 9 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Vale Academy Stainland Road , West Vale HX4 8LS | 3out of 4 | 873 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 | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 2 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 2 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Learning Trust Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | - not rated | 2,187 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 | 890 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bermerside School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscliffe High School Skircoat Green , HX3 0RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.