Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School — Primary School in Elland

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Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School

Elland, HX5 0LP

301 Pupils

315 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

37.30% FSM %

169 Boys

132 Girls

About Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School

Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 301 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Mark Sharp.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Calderdale or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Calderdale
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Calderdale
Parliamentary Constituency	Calder Valley
Ward	Elland
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10075634
URN	107533
Data Last Updated	30-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Louise Downing	Chair of Governors	23/01/2019	22/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Karen Smith	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	14/03/2025	13/03/2029	N/A
Mrs Nicola Dumbreck	Governor	23/09/2021	22/09/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Kirsty Gatenby	Governor	23/09/2022	22/09/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Golding	Governor	02/10/2024	01/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Heather Langton	Governor	01/09/2022	01/09/2026	Elected by school staff
Gemma Meredith	Governor	01/09/2024	01/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Powell Bevan	Governor	19/09/2019	20/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Sue Radcliffe	Governor	23/09/2024	22/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Sharp	Governor	27/04/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Karen Smith	Governor	14/03/2025	13/03/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Louise Sykes	Governor	31/03/2022	30/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board