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Shelley College, A Share Academy

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Shelley College, A Share Academy

Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8 8NL

Academy converter · Ages 13–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

51.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.1%
Basics 9-5
59.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

51.2

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2350.746.4
2023/2452.146.4
2024/2551.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.570.00
2023/24+0.560.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
79.5%
EBacc APS
4.75
EBacc 9-5
27.2%
EBacc 9-4
44.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.42
A*-A Grades
11.7%
A*-B Grades
29.6%
AAB+ %
6.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 129 students entered

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About Shelley College, A Share Academy

Shelley College, A Share Academy is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 289 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.2. The school has around 1,279 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Huddersfield Road, Huddersfield, HD8 8NL | More schools in Kirklees

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Shelley College, A Share Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Outstanding
  2. May 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Shelley College, A Share Academy

What is Shelley College, A Share Academy's Ofsted rating?
Shelley College, A Share Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Shelley College, A Share Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 289 responses): 77% of parents would recommend Shelley College, A Share Academy.
What are Shelley College, A Share Academy's latest exam results?
Shelley College, A Share Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Shelley College, A Share Academy located?
Shelley College, A Share Academy is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD8 8NL).
How many pupils attend Shelley College, A Share Academy?
Shelley College, A Share Academy has around 1,279 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Shelley College, A Share Academy with other schools?
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