Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield, HD8 8NL · Kirklees · secondary school
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3rd of 25 secondary schools in Kirklees we can score, 27 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 648 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 59.2 · 80 | 46% | 3.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.56 · 86 | 38% | 3.32 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.8 · 77 | 15% | 1.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shelley College, A Share Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.56 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,274 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,319. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Shelley College, A Share Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where “ambition and aspiration are at the heart of everything” and pupils “thrive in calm, focused lessons.” Inspectors found that teachers maintain “the highest expectations,” which pupils consistently meet, resulting in exceptional behaviour and high achievement. The school fosters a “rare sense of unity and togetherness,” with all pupils feeling valued and respected.
Strengths
- Teachers identify “golden knowledge” in each subject and swiftly address gaps, such as through “re-teach” lessons in science.
- The “retrieve to remember” approach ensures pupils “recall their learning in detail” across every subject.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “expertly supported” with tailored adaptations to engage their interests.
- Reading is a high priority, with texts carefully selected to “represent the diversity of the modern world.”
- The sixth form offers a “well-designed and purposeful programme” linked to local universities, preparing students for prestigious higher education.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.1 |
| 2024/25 | 51.3 |
| 2025/26 | 51.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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