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Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8NL, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.8 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,279
Capacity
1,319
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 25% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 51.3. A commendable 78% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 80% enter for the EBacc. While 59% of students progress to university, only 4% reach top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents focused on university outcomes. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% expressing happiness with the school.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.3 | Top 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 80% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 46% | Top 15% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 138 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (289 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of subjects
85%
School has high expectations
81%
My child makes good progress
78%
My child is happy
78%
Behaviour is good
77%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Progress is communicated
75%
School supports development
65%
School keeps me informed
65%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.1%
Location
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53.59199, -1.66534 · HD8 8NL
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137352
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shelleycollege.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Shelley College, A Share Academy rated by Ofsted?
Shelley College, A Share Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Shelley College, A Share Academy a good school?
Shelley College, A Share Academy scores 84.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Shelley College, A Share Academy?
Based on 289 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shelley College, A Share Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Shelley College, A Share Academy in GCSEs?
Shelley College, A Share Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.3. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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