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Shelley First School

Goodgraded 01/03/2023Ages 4–10170 pupils
Huddersfield, HD8 8HU
Kirklees

Shelley First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 10 in Huddersfield, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 170 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 01/03/2023, Shelley First School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Huddersfield can view Shelley First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Huddersfield (HD8 8HU), Shelley First School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 01/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake1.9%
Free school meals1.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled83%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.2%
Attendance96.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence6.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in HuddersfieldSee the full area report for HD8 8HU