Shepley First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-10 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Firth Street Shepley Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 8DD |
| Reference Number | 107663 |
Shepley First School is recognized for its strong sense of community and commitment to high standards across all areas of education. The school has a clear vision encapsulated in its motto, ‘Being the best that we can be,’ and effectively ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well prepared for their future education. The atmosphere is calm and orderly, contributing to positive relationships among staff, pupils, and parents. Published outcomes are commendable, reflecting the school’s consistent approach to maintaining high standards of achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 172 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.33%
Girls: 47.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 3 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 4 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 5 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 23 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and belonging among pupils and staff.
- High expectations and ambition for all pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Well-sequenced curriculum that includes local and diverse content.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent monitoring of curriculum implementation in some subjects.
- Missed opportunities for early years pupils to make independent choices.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Shelley First School
School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8HU |
0.96 miles |
|
Cumberworth CofE First School
Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NU |
1.11 miles |
|
Birdsedge First School
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XR |
1.25 miles |
|
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Marsh Hall Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XD |
1.84 miles |
|
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
School Hill, Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SG |
1.87 miles |
|
Kirkburton Middle School
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ |
2.15 miles |
|
New Mill Junior School
Royds Avenue, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1LJ |
2.26 miles |
|
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Gilthwaites Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8SG |
2.35 miles |
|
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Smithy Close, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DQ |
2.37 miles |
|
New Mill Infant School
Kirkroyds Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1LS |
2.41 miles |
|
Highburton CofE First Academy
Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT |
2.46 miles |
|
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Goose Green, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8UN |
2.49 miles |
|
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DZ |
2.62 miles |
|
Hepworth Junior and Infant School
Maingate, Hepworth, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1TJ |
2.63 miles |
|
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Butts Road, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TZ |
2.67 miles |
|
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB |
2.68 miles |
|
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Wadman Road, Scholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1SZ |
2.7 miles |
|
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0JD |
3.26 miles |
|
Scissett Middle School
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JX |
3.31 miles |
|
Netherthong Primary School
School Street, Netherthong, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3EB |
3.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL |
1.86 miles |
|
Holmfirth High School
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE |
2.6 miles |
|
Joseph Norton Academy
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU |
3.23 miles |
|
King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG |
3.5 miles |
|
Honley High School
Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ |
3.54 miles |
|
Southgate School
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG |
3.94 miles |
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Edan Court School
Edan Court, Colliers Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9TR |
4.22 miles |
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Castle Hill School
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL |
4.35 miles |
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Newsome Academy
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN |
4.43 miles |
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Penistone Grammar School
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX |
4.54 miles |
|
Woodley School and College
Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JE |
4.6 miles |