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 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Shepley First School
Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8DD |
0.96 miles |
|
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
School Hill, Kirkburton, West Yorkshire, HD8 0SG |
0.98 miles |
|
Kirkburton Middle School
Turnshaws Avenue, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0TJ |
1.24 miles |
|
Cumberworth CofE First School
Cumberworth Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NU |
1.52 miles |
|
Highburton CofE First Academy
Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT |
1.63 miles |
|
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Smithy Close, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DQ |
2.01 miles |
|
Birdsedge First School
Birdsedge First School, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XR |
2.03 miles |
|
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Marsh Hall Lane, Thurstonland, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6XD |
2.11 miles |
|
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9DZ |
2.16 miles |
|
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Gilthwaites Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8SG |
2.27 miles |
|
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Rowley Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0JD |
2.44 miles |
|
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Butts Road, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6TZ |
2.52 miles |
|
Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Station Road, Lepton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0DE |
2.76 miles |
|
Scissett Middle School
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JX |
2.89 miles |
|
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Goose Green, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8UN |
2.9 miles |
|
New Mill Junior School
Royds Avenue, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1LJ |
2.91 miles |
|
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB |
2.94 miles |
|
Scissett Church of England Academy
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9HR |
3.02 miles |
|
New Mill Infant School
Kirkroyds Lane, New Mill, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1LS |
3.04 miles |
|
Emley First School
School Lane, Emley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9RT |
3.13 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL |
1.38 miles |
|
Joseph Norton Academy
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU |
2.85 miles |
|
King James's School
St Helen's Gate, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6SG |
2.94 miles |
|
Holmfirth High School
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE |
3.12 miles |
|
Southgate School
Southfield Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8TG |
3.32 miles |
|
Honley High School
Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ |
3.59 miles |
|
Edan Court School
Edan Court, Colliers Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9TR |
3.66 miles |
|
Castle Hill School
Newsome Road South, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL |
4.15 miles |
|
Woodley School and College
Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 8JE |
4.16 miles |
|
Newsome Academy
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN |
4.25 miles |
|
Fields Rise School
Fields Rise, Kirkeaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0LZ |
4.62 miles |
|
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Nether Hall Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG |
4.78 miles |
|
Kirklees College
Manchester Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 3LD |
4.79 miles |