Shelley First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber HD8 8HU · Kirklees
#3 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#37 of 15,697 nationally
About Shelley First School
Shelley First School is a academy primary located in Huddersfield, in the Kirklees local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 4–10. In 2025 it enrolled 159 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 99.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 3rd of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (99th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 159; capacity filled 81.1%.
There are 78 schools in Huddersfield; Shelley First School ranks 3rd of 75 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)1.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shelley First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 159
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 1.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Shelley First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Shepley First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
168 students · 1.5 km away
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
Kirkburton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
117 students · 1.6 km away
Kirkburton Middle School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 10–13
495 students · 2.0 km away
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,274 students · 2.2 km away
Cumberworth CofE First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
107 students · 2.4 km away
Highburton CofE First Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
161 students · 2.6 km away
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
137 students · 3.2 km away
Birdsedge First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
59 students · 3.3 km away
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
57 students · 3.4 km away
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–10
124 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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159 students
Thrybergh Primary School
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159 students
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
159 students
West Cliff Primary School
Whitby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
159 students
Anston Brook Primary School
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
Kiveton Park Infant School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shelley First School a good school?
Shelley First School has a Success Index (England) of 99.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #3 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shelley First School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shelley First School ranks #3 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #37 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shelley First School?
Shelley First School had 159 students in 2025.
Is Shelley First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Shelley First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–10. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Shelley First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shelley First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.