The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.3
7.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
17.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 359 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,279
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- SHARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Wadsworth (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aidan's Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Skelmanthorpe Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Cumberworth CofE First School
Primary · 2.2km away
Shelley First School
Primary · 2.2km away
Nortonthorpe Hall School
Special school · 2.4km away
Joseph Norton Academy
Academy · 2.4km away
Scissett Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Shelley College, A Share Academy a selective school?
No. Shelley College, A Share Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Shelley College, A Share Academy's Ofsted rating?
Shelley College, A Share Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shelley College, A Share Academy?
Shelley College, A Share Academy currently has 1,279 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shelley College, A Share Academy take?
Shelley College, A Share Academy caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shelley College, A Share Academy?
Shelley College, A Share Academy is in Huddersfield, HD8 8NL, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shelley College, A Share Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Shelley College, A Share Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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