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Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield Road, Shelley, Huddersfield HD8 8NL
Shelley College, A Share Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,310 boys and girls aged between 13 and 18. In May 2013 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Finances, Progress and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Representation.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

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