Jane Lane School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 24 October 2023
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Churchill Road

Bentley

Walsall, WS20JH
Phone: 1922721161
Website: jane-lane.walsall.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 104271
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall, WS2 0JH
Website: https://www.jane-lane.walsall.sch.uk/
Age range: 7-16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 175 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 181
Free School Meals: 70.2% (127 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (181 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 87.5%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 43.5%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 9 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 18; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 181 pupils; 7-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

British Values are promoted and integrated across the curriculum and school ethos Jane Lane embraces and celebrates differences and promotes inclusion

Prayer and Faith: A quiet, reflective area for prayer is available upon request.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Christine Fraser welcomes visitors to Jane Lane School, describing it as a 7–16 special school for pupils with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and with moderate learning difficulties. She notes small classes with teaching assistants, and the use of Team Teach behaviour management, emphasizing caring and professional support for pupils.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Computing Club Lego Club Science Club Sports Club Young Voices

Facilities

A quiet, reflective area is available for prayer upon request On-site clinics including paediatric consultant, School Nurse and incontinence team Speech and Language Service support (twice weekly) Support from the Hearing/ Vision Impaired service Extensive use of ICT and latest technologies (hand-held tablets) to support learning Outstanding, safe outdoor learning environments Local Authority transport to and from school

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum strives to develop children's knowledge in a holistic way – intellectually, morally, socially and personally. A wide range of subjects with appropriate challenge to help students learn more and remember more. Curriculum reflects the needs of the students and prepares them for the next steps in their educational journey.

Admissions Criteria

Jane Lane School is a school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs. All pupils placed at Jane Lane School have an EHCP. The curriculum is specially adapted to meet pupil needs. Pupils are taught in small groups with specially trained staff. Admissions are handled via the Local Authority; the school does not publish a PAN number and places are allocated in conjunction with the Local Authority.