Shelley First School
URN: 107662 • Huddersfield HD8 8HU
Overview
- Name
- Shelley First School
- URN
- 107662
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Debra Knowles (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- School Terrace, Huddersfield HD8 8HU
Summary
Shelley First School, located in the village of Shelley, Huddersfield, is a community primary school that accommodates up to 180 mixed-gender pupils from Reception to Year 5. The school prides itself on its ethos of "Together we Succeed," fostering a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally. The Early Years Provision has received an outstanding rating from OFSTED, ensuring a smooth transition for young learners from nursery to school.
The curriculum at Shelley First is thoughtfully designed to promote engagement and growth, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, sports, and enrichment opportunities. The school also encourages leadership and responsibility through various roles, such as school council and house captains, helping to build confidence in its students.
Shelley First School enjoys robust support from families and the local community, creating a nurturing atmosphere where every child is valued. The school is committed to inclusivity and aims to develop caring, resilient individuals who are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
The curriculum at Shelley First is thoughtfully designed to promote engagement and growth, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, sports, and enrichment opportunities. The school also encourages leadership and responsibility through various roles, such as school council and house captains, helping to build confidence in its students.
Shelley First School enjoys robust support from families and the local community, creating a nurturing atmosphere where every child is valued. The school is committed to inclusivity and aims to develop caring, resilient individuals who are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
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Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 4 - 10
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2008-11-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 180 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 180 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 180 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 180 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 180 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 180 |
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