Shelley First School

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

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Raw: Good

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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: 1 March 2023
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: School Terrace

Far Bank

Huddersfield, HD88HU
Phone: 1484604484
Website: shelleyfirstschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 143793
Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Address: School Terrace, Far Bank, Huddersfield, HD8 8HU
Website: www.shelleyfirstschool.co.uk
Age range: 4-10
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 204 pupils
Setting: Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 182
Free School Meals: 3.3% (6 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 2.2% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 96.2%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 6.7%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 6.7 (10.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:: 3.8 (2.8 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 13 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 26; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 182 pupils; 4-10

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we succeed"

Care, fairness and respect for all Support and challenge to remove barriers to learning Celebration and joy in all achievements

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Liz McLoughlin emphasizes the school’s ethos 'Together we succeed', OFSTED outstanding Early Years Provision, a strong curriculum and extensive outdoor space with rich enrichment opportunities; attendance is well above the national average and the school has Investors in Pupils, Gold Artsmark and Musicmark awards and a Silver School Games award.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Lego Karate Textiles/Craft Choir - Lunchtime Mini Olympics Creative Arts Musica Kirklees private music lessons

Sports

Rugby Football Cricket Swimming Cross country Hockey Netball Sportshall athletics

Facilities

Extensive outdoor space Forest School Instruments loaned to pupils on request

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design and Technology Geography History maths Modern Foreign Language Music Outdoor Learning PE Personal Development Phonics PSHE RE Reading Science Wellbeing Writing

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After-school clubs run 3:30–4:30pm; sign-up via ParentPay. Clubs include Football, Lego, Karate, Textiles/Craft, and Mini Olympics; there is a lunchtime Choir; Musica Kirklees offers private music lessons.

SEND Provision

The SENCo leads SEND; Miss Hannah Barker supports teachers and teaching assistants and works with professionals to ensure the best for all children. The Kirklees Local Offer is used, and documents such as SEND Report 2025 and Accessibility Plan 2024/25 are provided.