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Shelley College, A Share Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Shelley College, A Share Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 13–18, with 1279 pupils, and a capacity of 1319 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

13–18

Age range

1,279

Pupils

1,319

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Shelley College, A Share Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Shelley College, A Share Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Shelley College, A Share Academy — School Information

Full address
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8 8NL
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
13–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137352

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Frequently Asked Questions — Shelley College, A Share Academy

Is Shelley College, A Share Academy oversubscribed?

Shelley College, A Share Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1319 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Shelley College, A Share Academy?

Admission to Shelley College, A Share Academy is managed by Kirklees. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Shelley College, A Share Academy cover?

Shelley College, A Share Academy is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 13–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.