Shepley First School
URN: 107663 • Huddersfield HD8 8DD
Overview
- Name
- Shepley First School
- URN
- 107663
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Becky Adams (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01484603230
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Firth Street, Huddersfield HD8 8DD
Summary
Shepley First School is a mixed community primary school located in Huddersfield, serving 172 pupils with a capacity of 180. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be happy, healthy, confident, and kind. The ethos of Shepley First School emphasizes individual recognition and the celebration of each child's achievements, fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
The curriculum at Shepley First School incorporates practical experiences and outdoor learning, with activities like 'Muddy Puddle Time' allowing students to develop bushcraft skills and engage with nature. This hands-on approach aims to enhance children's understanding of their local environment while making learning enjoyable.
The school's governance is focused on ensuring high educational standards and accountability to the community. The Governing Body works collaboratively to support the headteacher and staff, addressing both curricular and non-curricular aspects of school life. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in its development through various channels. For more information, visit the school's website at www.shepleyschool.org.uk.
The curriculum at Shepley First School incorporates practical experiences and outdoor learning, with activities like 'Muddy Puddle Time' allowing students to develop bushcraft skills and engage with nature. This hands-on approach aims to enhance children's understanding of their local environment while making learning enjoyable.
The school's governance is focused on ensuring high educational standards and accountability to the community. The Governing Body works collaboratively to support the headteacher and staff, addressing both curricular and non-curricular aspects of school life. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in its development through various channels. For more information, visit the school's website at www.shepleyschool.org.uk.
Useful links
- DB Learning Library (other)
- DB Primary (other)
- New Era Technology (other)
- here (other)
- here (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 4 - 10
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 172
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 82
- FSM %
- 9.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 172 | 90 | 82 | 180 | 9.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 168 | 87 | 81 | 180 | 8.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 172 | 92 | 80 | 180 | 6.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 172 | 92 | 80 | 180 | 6.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 170 | 94 | 76 | 180 | 4.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 168 | 95 | 73 | 190 | 4.20 |
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