Shelley First School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 4-10
Religion Does not apply
Address School Terrace
Far Bank
Shelley
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 8HU
Reference Number 143793

Shelley First School demonstrates a good overall performance with notable strengths in leadership and management, as well as early years provision, both rated as outstanding. The school successfully fosters a caring and inclusive environment where pupils develop their interests and talents through a variety of extracurricular activities. Teachers maintain high expectations, and pupils respond positively, contributing to a calm and purposeful atmosphere in classrooms. The curriculum prioritizes reading and effectively supports pupils with special educational needs, ensuring that learning opportunities are engaging and tailored to individual needs.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 170
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.76%
Girls: 48.24%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 2.9%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 28.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 28
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 28.7

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 21 10 31
2 10 20 30
3 19 11 30
4 12 11 23
5 17 16 33

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 90.6%
White & Asian 4.1%
White, Other 1.2%
Indian 1.2%
Pakistani 1.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.6%
Unclassified 0.6%
Caribbean 0.6%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 01 Mar 2023
Date Report
01 Mar 2023 School inspection:
06 Dec 2016 Academy conversion letter
19 Nov 2008 Full inspection:
Previously as Shelley First School
19 Nov 2008 Full inspection:
05 Oct 2005 Full inspection:
05 Oct 2005 Full inspection:
02 Oct 2000 Full inspection
02 Oct 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong leadership and management with a focus on support and teamwork among staff
  • Excellent early years provision that effectively builds vocabulary and knowledge
  • Positive behaviour and attitudes among pupils, fostering a respectful school environment
  • Effective safeguarding measures that ensure pupils feel safe
  • High expectations from teachers leading to good engagement and motivation among pupils

Areas for Improvement

  • The impact of the curriculum is less strong in some foundation subjects, leading to knowledge gaps

2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 17 0
Third Preference 10 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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