How many pupils does Old Earth Primary School have?

Old Earth Primary School has 455 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Old Earth Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Old Earth Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Old Earth Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Old Earth Primary School is part of OLD EARTH SCHOOL.

Where is Old Earth Primary School?

Old Earth Primary School is located at Lower Edge Road, Elland, Calderdale, HX5 9PL.

Old Earth Primary School

Lower Edge Road, Elland, Calderdale, HX5 9PL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

455

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Old Earth Primary School

Old Earth Primary School is an academy converter in Elland, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 455 pupils on roll. It is part of OLD EARTH SCHOOL. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Calderdale →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 455 / 472 (96%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13%

Free school meals

3.3%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

9.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%

Overall absence

5.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

27.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

20.63

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -4.2 vs 2023/24

£51,491

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,932 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,371

Spend per pupil

£7,700

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Lower Edge Road, Elland, Calderdale, HX5 9PL
Phone: 01422375316
Headteacher: Daniel Burns
Website: http://www.oldearth.co.uk/

Academy Trust

OLD EARTH SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Old Earth Primary School?: Old Earth Primary School is an academy converter in Elland, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Old Earth Primary School have?: Old Earth Primary School has 455 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Old Earth Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Old Earth Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Old Earth Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Old Earth Primary School is part of OLD EARTH SCHOOL.
Where is Old Earth Primary School?: Old Earth Primary School is located at Lower Edge Road, Elland, Calderdale, HX5 9PL.

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