Shepley First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber HD8 8DD · Kirklees
#71 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#808 of 15,697 nationally
About Shepley First School
Shepley First School is a local authority 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 168 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 90.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 71st of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (90th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 168; capacity filled 93.3%.
There are 78 schools in Huddersfield; Shepley First School ranks 10th 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%)7.1%
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 Shepley First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 168
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 93.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Shepley First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Shelley First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
159 students · 1.5 km away
Cumberworth CofE First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
107 students · 1.8 km away
Birdsedge First School
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
59 students · 2.0 km away
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
57 students · 3.0 km away
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,274 students · 3.0 km away
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
Kirkburton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
117 students · 3.0 km away
Kirkburton Middle School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 10–13
495 students · 3.5 km away
New Mill Junior School
Holmfirth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
132 students · 3.6 km away
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–10
112 students · 3.8 km away
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Huddersfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–10
137 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Quarry Mount Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Otley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
168 students
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Huddersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Castleford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
169 students
Warter Church of England Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
167 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shepley First School a good school?
Shepley First School has a Success Index (England) of 90.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #71 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 Shepley First School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shepley First School ranks #71 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #808 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shepley First School?
Shepley First School had 168 students in 2025.
Is Shepley First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Shepley First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–10. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Shepley First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shepley First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.