Located in Huddersfield, Shelley College, A Share Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Shelley College, A Share Academy currently has around 1279 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 13.6% 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 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 23% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Huddersfield Road, Huddersfield, HD8 8NL |
| Website: | https://www.shelleycollege.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01484868777 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Wadsworth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137352 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1319 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1279 |
| Number of Boys: | 646 |
| Number of Girls: | 633 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.60% | 1146 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 23 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 21 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 11 |
| African | 0.80% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 8 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Dale Nursery School Wakefield Road , Denby Dale HD8 8RX | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Smithy Close , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DQ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Smithy Close , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DQ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy Elm Street , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmanthorpe First and Nursery School Elm Street , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DZ | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denby Dale First and Nursery School Gilthwaites Lane , Denby Dale HD8 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley College, A Share Academy Huddersfield Road , Shelley HD8 8NL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley College - A Specialist Centre for Science Huddersfield Road , Shelley HD8 8NL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nortonthorpe Hall School Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Norton Academy Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.