Shelley First School
School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8 8HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shelley First School is a primary school in Huddersfield for ages 4 to 10. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 March 2023, report published 14 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 March 2023
The school embodies Shelley values that include caring for each other, having respect, supporting everyone and celebrating successes. The school is inclusive and provides pupils with experiences to develop their interests and talents. Pupils attend extra-curricular clubs such as choir, textiles and various sporting activities. They apply the skills they have developed in sports competitions and performances. Teachers have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils rise to meet these expectations. Teachers help pupils to understand different cultures and faiths through a variety of educational visits and visiting speakers. These visitors help pupils learn about the jobs they may be interested to do in the future. These activities help to build character. Pupils have high-profile roles in school such as 'head boy' and 'head girl', 'eco- community members' and 'pedagogy pals'. Pupils take pride in these leadership roles and responsibilities, and their actions positively affect school life. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is good. The atmosphere in classrooms is calm, quiet and purposeful. Pupils are polite, well-mannered and kind to each other. Pupils learn how to recognise bullying. Should it occur, members of staff respond to it and sort it out.
What the school should improve
- The impact of the curriculum has been less strong in some foundation subjects. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that pupils are able to link and build on prior knowledge so that they do as well in all foundation subjects as they do in English and mathematics.
Pupil numbers and mix
159 pupils on roll, with places for 196
Schools near Shelley First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepley First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Kirkburton Middle School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Cumberworth CofE First School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Highburton CofE First Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 10
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth McLoughlin
- Phone
- 01484604484
- Address
- School Terrace, Far Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8 8HU
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 143793
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.