Shepley First School Catchment Area
Shepley First School is a community primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 4–10, with 172 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–10
Age range
172
Pupils
180
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Shepley First School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Shepley First School is set by Kirklees and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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.
Find Kirklees catchment area documents →Shepley First School — School Information
- Full address
- Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DD
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–10 years
- Free school meals
- 9.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107663
Other Primary Schools in Huddersfield
If Shepley First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · HD1 5HQ
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Foundation school · HD1 4JJ
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · HD5 9NT
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Catchment Area
Foundation school · HD3 4QT
Birkby Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · HD1 6HE
Ashbrow School Catchment Area
Community school · HD2 1EX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shepley First School
Is Shepley First School oversubscribed? ▾
Shepley First School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Shepley First School? ▾
Admission to Shepley First School 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 Shepley First School cover? ▾
Shepley First School is a primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 4–10. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shepley First School? ▾
Shepley First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.