The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mrs Jill Elam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Shelf Hall Lane, Shelf, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School
Primary · 944m away
Northowram Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Home Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Salterlee Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Farfield Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
Stocks Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Reevy Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shelf Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Shelf Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shelf Junior and Infant School?
Shelf Junior and Infant School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shelf Junior and Infant School take?
Shelf Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shelf Junior and Infant School?
Shelf Junior and Infant School is in Halifax, HX3 7LT, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shelf Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Shelf Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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