Shepley First School
Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shepley 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 April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 14 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Shepley First School is at the heart of the local community. There is a real sense of belonging and togetherness from the pupils, staff, parents and the governing body. The school wants the very best for every pupil. Their motto of 'Being the best that we can be' accurately captures the ambition of this caring school community. The school has high expectations for all pupils' achievements. Published outcomes are high and standards are maintained consistently well. All pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well prepared for their next stage of education. Pupils learn in a calm and orderly atmosphere. They behave well. Older pupils understand their responsibility to be role models for the younger pupils. Positive friendships are not defined by age. All pupils care for and look out for each other. Pupils of all ages arrive on time and attend well. The school takes timely action to support any pupil whose absence is a becoming a concern. Leaders and staff understand the importance of building warm and positive relationships with their pupils. This starts from the time that pupils join the school in Reception. Pupils feel safe. They are well cared for by a dedicated staff team, whose members know them individually. Any pupils who need help to manage their emotions and behaviour are supported extremely well.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school does not monitor the implementation of the curriculum regularly enough. This means that leaders do not have a secure understanding of how well pupils are learning. The school should ensure that all leaders are supported to make regular, focused checks on all curriculum areas and address any inconsistencies in implementation.
- In the early years, there are some missed opportunities for pupils to make choices of their own and apply their learning through the wider provision on offer. The school should ensure that the learning environment reflects the ambition of the curriculum, providing children with opportunities to make choices, decisions and apply or practise their learning independently.
Pupil numbers and mix
168 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Shepley First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Shelley First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Cumberworth CofE First School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good |
| Birdsedge First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good |
| Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 10
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Becky Adams
- Phone
- 01484603230
- Address
- Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DD
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 107663
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.