Shelf Junior and Infant School

About Shelf Junior and Infant School

Shelf Junior and Infant School is a community school in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 229 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 January 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Calderdale →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

229 / 315 (73%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Shelf Hall Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 7LT

Phone

01274676782

Headteacher

Jill Elam

Website

http://www.shelfjandi.com/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shelf Junior and Infant School?

Shelf Junior and Infant School is a community school in Halifax, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Shelf Junior and Infant School have?

Shelf Junior and Infant School has 229 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shelf Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Shelf Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 January 2020).

How does Shelf Junior and Infant School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

48% of pupils at Shelf Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Shelf Junior and Infant School?

Shelf Junior and Infant School is located at Shelf Hall Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 7LT.