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Shelley College, A Share Academy

State school · Huddersfield, HD8 8NL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 1,279 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,279 ·
Local authority
Kirklees Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr David Wadsworth

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
69%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
61.3%
LA avg.
46.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
28.66
LA avg.
35.68
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
79
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,279
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Huddersfield Road
Shelley
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 8NL
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Telephone: 01484 868777

Email: office.shelley@kirklees-schools.org.uk

Website: http://home.shelleycollege.org

Local authority: Kirklees Council

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School data & information Shelley College, A Share Academy Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL
1,279 Pupil numbers
13.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
79 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
61.3%
LA avg.
46.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.10
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.56 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 355 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 349 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 353 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
7.5%
LA avg.
18.8%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
28.66
LA avg.
35.68
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 11 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 29 C
Physics GCE A level 7 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 15 B
Mathematics GCE A level 21 C
History GCE A level 28 B
Geography GCE A level 19 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 B
English Language GCE A level 12 C
Economics GCE A level 13 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 13 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 5 D
Chemistry GCE A level 9 C
Biology GCE A level 12 C
Art and Design GCE A level 12 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Shelley College, A Share Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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