Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School
Address: Cross Lane
Town/City: Elland
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HX5 0LP
Telephone Number: 01422 372614
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Mark Sharp
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 309 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 107533
DfE Number: 381/2087
UKPRN: 10075634
UPRN: 100052042831
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Calderdale (E08000033)
Constituency: Calder Valley (E14001147)
Electoral Ward: Elland (E05016484)

Easting & Northing: 410374E, 420343N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 40' 48.31" N 1° 50' 39.41" W
Plus Code: 9C5WM5J4+27

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Terri Cameron - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.
  • Mrs Louise Downing - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 January 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Dumbreck - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Ms Kirsty Gatenby - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Golding - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mrs Heather Langton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Gemma Meredith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Amy Powell Bevan - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Sue Radcliffe - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Mr Mark Sharp - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Karen Smith - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 14 March 2025. Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Mrs Karen Smith - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Ms Louise Sykes - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Nicola Williams - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2028.