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Shelley First School

School Terrace, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 8HU

Good

Inspected 1 March 2023

Good
Ofsted
Primary
Phase
4–10
Ages
170
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Shelley First School

Shelley First School is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–10. It has 170 pupils on roll. It is part of THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2023) rated it Good. 1.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kirklees →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–10
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
170 / 204 (83%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
1 March 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

1.9%
Free school meals
0%
EAL
2.9%
SEN support
12.3%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

3.6%
Overall absence
5.4%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

7.4
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24
23
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
5.36
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
£47,245
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,177 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.6
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,406
Spend per pupil
£6,418
Income per pupil
51%
Spent on teaching staff

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
School Terrace, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 8HU
Phone
01484604484
Headteacher
Elizabeth McLoughlin

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shelley First School?
Shelley First School is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 4–10.
How many pupils does Shelley First School have?
Shelley First School has 170 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Shelley First School's Ofsted rating?
Shelley First School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2023).
Is Shelley First School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Shelley First School is part of THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Shelley First School?
Shelley First School is located at School Terrace, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 8HU.

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