The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Melgram (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrofton High School - Specialists In Maths and Computing: With Visual Impairment Resource
Secondary · 460m away
Crofton Academy
Secondary · 460m away
Crofton Junior School
Primary · 651m away
Crofton Infant School
Primary · 655m away
Enrich Academy
Academy · 728m away
Sharlston Community School (3-11): With Visual Impairment Resource
Primary · 2.0km away
Sharlston Community School
Primary · 2.0km away
Walton Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School's Ofsted rating?
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School take?
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is in Wakefield, WF4 1NN, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School have a sixth form?
No, Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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