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The Brooksbank School
Victoria Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0QG, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.9 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,470
Capacity
1,703
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE attainment figures, this secondary school stands out, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 50.7, placing it in the top 27% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 81% recommending the school based on feedback from 223 responses. However, EBacc entry is relatively low at 12%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.7 | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
Parent View (223 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
School has high expectations
87%
My child is happy
86%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School keeps me informed
74%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
Asian Pakistani4.6%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.68124, -1.84900 · HX5 0QG
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149531
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Brooksbank School rated by Ofsted?
The Brooksbank School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is The Brooksbank School a good school?
The Brooksbank School scores 67.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Brooksbank School?
Based on 223 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Brooksbank School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Brooksbank School in GCSEs?
The Brooksbank School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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