Open State Primary Mixed

Shepley First School

Firth Street, Huddersfield, HD8 8DD
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Shepley First School
Huddersfield, HD8 8DD
172 Pupils
180 Capacity
4–10 Age Range
9.90% FSM %
90 Boys
82 Girls
About Shepley First School

Shepley First School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Huddersfield, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–10 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 172 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Becky Adams.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
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
UKPRN 10068729
URN 107663
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lucy Bradley Chair of Governors 25/05/2024 24/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Becky Adams Governor 25/04/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Chris Ballam Governor 21/01/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pauline Harris Governor 29/03/2025 29/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Heywood Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Donna Holmes Governor 02/01/2024 02/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Magowan Governor 05/01/2024 05/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Penny Governor 21/01/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Richards Governor 25/09/2025 25/09/2029 Appointed by LA
Mrs Saskia Roetschke Governor 23/10/2023 22/10/2027 Elected by parents
Dr Laura Sullivan Governor 21/01/2023 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Ward Governor 04/02/2026 03/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Shelley First School
1.55 km • Huddersfield
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Birdsedge First School
2.01 km • Huddersfield
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Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
2.97 km • Huddersfield
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Shelley College, A Share Academy
3 km • Huddersfield
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Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School
3.02 km • Kirkburton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shepley First School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
Shepley First School has 172 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Shepley First School caters for pupils aged 4 to 10.
The Headteacher at Shepley First School is Mrs Becky Adams.
Shepley First School is at Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DD, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Shepley First School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shepley First School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Becky Adams
Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DD
01484603230
www.shepleyschool.org.uk/
Location
HD8 8DD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 107663
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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