Open Other Primary Mixed

Shelley First School

School Terrace, Huddersfield, HD8 8HU
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Shelley First School
Huddersfield, HD8 8HU
170 Pupils
204 Capacity
4–10 Age Range
2.90% FSM %
88 Boys
82 Girls
About Shelley First School

Shelley First School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–10 based in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 170 pupils on roll. School capacity: 204. Current headteacher: Elizabeth McLoughlin.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kirklees or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Ossett and Denby Dale
Ward Kirkburton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE MAST ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2016
UKPRN 10061987
URN 143793
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julia Moorhouse Chair of Local Governing Body 26/09/2024 31/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Field Local Governor 25/10/2021 24/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Hill Local Governor 26/04/2021 25/04/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Elizabeth McLoughlin Local Governor 08/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emily Nelson Local Governor 22/07/2025 21/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tracy Pinnock Local Governor 26/09/2024 08/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Pugh Local Governor 15/11/2022 08/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Abigail Seddon Local Governor 18/01/2022 17/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Ken Weed Local Governor 03/12/2024 02/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Angela Wright Local Governor 22/07/2025 21/07/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sorrel Hellewell Shared Governance Professional - Establishment 07/09/2020 — N/A
Schools Nearby
Shepley First School
1.55 km • Huddersfield
Other
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
1.57 km • Kirkburton
Other
Kirkburton Middle School
2 km • Huddersfield
Other
Shelley College, A Share Academy
2.23 km • Huddersfield
Other
Cumberworth CofE First School
2.45 km • Huddersfield
Other
Highburton CofE First Academy
2.63 km • Huddersfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Shelley First School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
Shelley First School has 170 pupils, with a capacity of 204.
Shelley First School caters for pupils aged 4 to 10.
The Headteacher at Shelley First School is Mrs Elizabeth McLoughlin.
Shelley First School is at School Terrace, Far Bank, Huddersfield, HD8 8HU, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Shelley First School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shelley First School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth McLoughlin
School Terrace, Far Bank, Huddersfield, HD8 8HU
01484604484
www.shelleyfirstschool.co.uk
Location
HD8 8HU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143793
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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