What did Ofsted judge Old Earth Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Old Earth Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in December 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Old Earth Primary School?

Old Earth Primary School has 461 pupils on roll.

What ages does Old Earth Primary School take?

Old Earth Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Old Earth Primary School located?

Old Earth Primary School is located in Elland, HX5 9PL, Calderdale.

How do I apply to Old Earth Primary School?

Old Earth Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Old Earth Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Old Earth Primary School was 1.258 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Old Earth Primary School?

When Old Earth Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children who are looked after (including those who were in care but now adopted or subject to a residence or guardianship order); 2. Siblings — Pupils who have a brother or sister (including step / half brothers and sisters) permanently resident in the same household and who will be at school at the start of the academic year; 3. Children of staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at the school for a minimum of two years or where the school has a specific skill requirement, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there is oversubscription within any category, priority for places will be determined by proximity of the child's home to the school. Distance will be calculated using a straight line measurement from the pupil's permanent home to the closest designated school gate. To make sure consistency applies, all measurements will be carried out using the Local Authority's Geographical Information System (GIS). No other method of measuring distance will be considered.

What is the largest ethnic background at Old Earth Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.6% of pupils at Old Earth Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Old Earth Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How close did you need to live?

1.258miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Old Earth Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children who are looked after (including those who were in care but now adopted or subject to a residence or guardianship order).
2Siblings — Pupils who have a brother or sister (including step / half brothers and sisters) permanently resident in the same household and who will be at school at the start of the academic year.
3Children of staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at the school for a minimum of two years or where the school has a specific skill requirement.
4Catchment area — Pupils living within the defined catchment area. The catchment area is defined as any address that is closer to Old Earth School than any other Primary school.
5Nursery attendance — Pupils who have attended the nursery at Old Earth from the start of the school year prior to the Reception intake, who are accessing at least 15 hours or their universal funded hours at the time of application and are still in attendance at the time of allocation.
6Other pupils — Other pupils.

If two applications tie: Where there is oversubscription within any category, priority for places will be determined by proximity of the child's home to the school. Distance will be calculated using a straight line measurement from the pupil's permanent home to the closest designated school gate. To make sure consistency applies, all measurements will be carried out using the Local Authority's Geographical Information System (GIS). No other method of measuring distance will be considered.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Old Earth Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Old Earth Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Old Earth Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in December 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Old Earth Primary School?: Old Earth Primary School has 461 pupils on roll.
What ages does Old Earth Primary School take?: Old Earth Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Old Earth Primary School located?: Old Earth Primary School is located in Elland, HX5 9PL, Calderdale.
How do I apply to Old Earth Primary School?: Old Earth Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Old Earth Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Old Earth Primary School was 1.258 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Old Earth Primary School?: When Old Earth Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children who are looked after (including those who were in care but now adopted or subject to a residence or guardianship order); 2. Siblings — Pupils who have a brother or sister (including step / half brothers and sisters) permanently resident in the same household and who will be at school at the start of the academic year; 3. Children of staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at the school for a minimum of two years or where the school has a specific skill requirement, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there is oversubscription within any category, priority for places will be determined by proximity of the child's home to the school. Distance will be calculated using a straight line measurement from the pupil's permanent home to the closest designated school gate. To make sure consistency applies, all measurements will be carried out using the Local Authority's Geographical Information System (GIS). No other method of measuring distance will be considered.
What is the largest ethnic background at Old Earth Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.6% of pupils at Old Earth Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Old Earth Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Old Earth Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children who are looked after (including those who were in care but now adopted or subject to a residence or guardianship order).
2Siblings — Pupils who have a brother or sister (including step / half brothers and sisters) permanently resident in the same household and who will be at school at the start of the academic year.
3Children of staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at the school for a minimum of two years or where the school has a specific skill requirement.
4Catchment area — Pupils living within the defined catchment area. The catchment area is defined as any address that is closer to Old Earth School than any other Primary school.
5Nursery attendance — Pupils who have attended the nursery at Old Earth from the start of the school year prior to the Reception intake, who are accessing at least 15 hours or their universal funded hours at the time of application and are still in attendance at the time of allocation.
6Other pupils — Other pupils.

Old Earth Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Old Earth Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Old Earth Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in December 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Old Earth Primary School?: Old Earth Primary School has 461 pupils on roll.
What ages does Old Earth Primary School take?: Old Earth Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Old Earth Primary School located?: Old Earth Primary School is located in Elland, HX5 9PL, Calderdale.
How do I apply to Old Earth Primary School?: Old Earth Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Old Earth Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Old Earth Primary School was 1.258 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Old Earth Primary School?: When Old Earth Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children who are looked after (including those who were in care but now adopted or subject to a residence or guardianship order); 2. Siblings — Pupils who have a brother or sister (including step / half brothers and sisters) permanently resident in the same household and who will be at school at the start of the academic year; 3. Children of staff — Children of members of staff who have been employed at the school for a minimum of two years or where the school has a specific skill requirement, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there is oversubscription within any category, priority for places will be determined by proximity of the child's home to the school. Distance will be calculated using a straight line measurement from the pupil's permanent home to the closest designated school gate. To make sure consistency applies, all measurements will be carried out using the Local Authority's Geographical Information System (GIS). No other method of measuring distance will be considered.
What is the largest ethnic background at Old Earth Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.6% of pupils at Old Earth Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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