Shelf Junior and Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shelf Hall Lane Shelf Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 7LT |
| Phone | 01274676782 |
| Reference Number | 107513 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 235 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.51%
Girls: 51.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 16 | 37 |
| 2 | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| 3 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 4 | 17 | 20 | 37 |
| 5 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 6 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| White & Asian | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-26 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-01-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-06-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School
Meadow Close, Greenacres Estate, Shelf, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7QU |
0.59 miles |
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Northowram Primary School
Baxter Lane, Northowram, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7EF |
0.84 miles |
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Home Farm Primary School
Home Farm Close, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3NR |
1.18 miles |
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Salterlee Primary School
Kell Lane, Shibden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7AY |
1.19 miles |
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Farfield Primary and Nursery School
Reevy Crescent, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 2BS |
1.29 miles |
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Stocks Lane Primary School
Stocks Lane, Clayton Heights, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 2RH |
1.37 miles |
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Reevy Hill Primary School
Bedale Drive, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3ST |
1.49 miles |
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Woodside Academy
Fenwick Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 2PG |
1.49 miles |
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Beacon Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3DQ |
1.55 miles |
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Russell Hall Primary School
West End, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 2AW |
1.64 miles |
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Shibden Head Primary Academy
Hainsworth Moor Grove, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 2ND |
1.64 miles |
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Lightcliffe C of E Primary School
Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8SH |
1.91 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul's Avenue, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1ST |
1.94 miles |
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St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Paul's Avenue, Wibsey, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1SR |
1.99 miles |
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Hollingwood Primary School
Hollingwood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4BE |
2.02 miles |
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Hill Top CofE Primary School
Common Road, Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 0TL |
2.09 miles |
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Foxhill Primary School
Brighouse and Denholme Road, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 1LN |
2.1 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Portland Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6LA |
2.1 miles |
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Wibsey Primary School
North Road, Wibsey, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1RL |
2.17 miles |
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Clayton Village Primary School
John Street, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6AD |
2.17 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Millcourt School
2 Shelf Mills, Wade House, Shelf, Halifax, HX3 7PA |
0.38 miles |
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Trinity Academy Bradford
Deanstones Lane, Bradford, BD13 2AS |
1.49 miles |
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Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy
Reevy Road West, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3PX |
1.51 miles |
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Hipperholme Grammar School
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1.55 miles |
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Broadbeck Learning Centre
Brearcliffe Drive, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, BD6 2LE |
1.68 miles |
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Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria
Thornton View Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6JX |
1.92 miles |
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Appleton Academy
Woodside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 8AL |
2.06 miles |
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Co-op Academy Southfield
Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9ET |
2.29 miles |
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Lightcliffe Academy
Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8TL |
2.3 miles |
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Trinity Academy Halifax
Shay Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9TZ |
2.31 miles |
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Co-op Academy Grange
Co-Op Academy Grange, Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, BD5 9ET |
2.41 miles |
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Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Northgate House, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1UN |
2.42 miles |
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The North Halifax Grammar School
Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU |
2.59 miles |
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Eternal Light
Christopher Street, Off Little Horton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9DH |
2.7 miles |
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Brighouse High School
Finkil Street, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2NY |
2.76 miles |
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Beckfoot Thornton
Leaventhorpe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3BH |
2.83 miles |
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Eden Springs Girls Secondary
36 Greaves Street, Bradford, BD5 7PE |
2.99 miles |
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Beacon Lights Schools
Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5JL |
3.01 miles |
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Dixons Kings Academy
Northside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2AN |
3.07 miles |
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Calderdale College
Francis Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3UZ |
3.14 miles |