Emley First School, based in Huddersfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 10. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Emley First School currently has around 130 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 10.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Huddersfield, HD8 9RT |
| Website: | www.emleyschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01924326802 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Cameron |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 107651 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 10 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 130 |
| Number of Boys: | 63 |
| Number of Girls: | 67 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.20% | 116 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 2.30% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 1 |
| African | 0.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emley First School School Lane , Emley HD8 9RT | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flockton CofE (C) First School Flockton First School , Barnsley Road WF4 4DH | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaye's First and Nursery School Holmfield , Clayton West HD8 9LZ | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaye's Academy Holmfield , Clayton West HD8 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scissett Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9HR | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX | 3out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edan Court School Edan Court, Colliers Way , Clayton West HD8 9TR | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nortonthorpe Hall School Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Norton Academy Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.