Shelf Junior and Infant School

A good community school school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shelf Junior and Infant School.

Halifax, HX37LT Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 January 2020
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Shelf Hall Lane
Shelf
Halifax, HX37LT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107513
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Shelf Hall Lane, Shelf, Halifax, HX3 7LT
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
235
Free School Meals
9.8% (23 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 103.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
235 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Shine at Shelf!"

Shine at Shelf! Success Happiness Independence Nurture Equality

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Shelf Junior and Infant School. The Headteacher emphasises that children should thrive in a safe, warm environment, with a love of learning, high expectations, and a curriculum that draws on knowledge and experience. The aim is to promote self-esteem as the bedrock for learning, happiness and later success, and to welcome parents to be involved in enhancing learning experiences.

Facilities

Jessie-Louise’s Garden Forest School & Outdoor Learning

SEND Provision

Shelf Junior and Infant School SEND Information Report 2025-2026

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