Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School

A good community school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School.

Wakefield, WF41NN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
21 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Shay Lane
Crofton
Wakefield, WF41NN
Phone
1924862600
Website
shaylane.wakefield.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130375
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NN
Website
www.shaylane.wakefield.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
221
Free School Meals
21.7% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
221 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"BELONG, BELIEVE, BECOME"

BELONG BELIEVE BECOME

Facilities

Woodland Area (Forest School) Mud kitchen Den making area Bug hotel Outdoor learning environment Indoor provision (classrooms)

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc (RWI) synthetic phonics program Jigsaw PSHE (Relationships and Health Education) EYFS Foundation Stage Curriculum Broad curriculum across Reading, Writing, Maths, Science, PSHE/RSHE, French, Geography, History, Art, Design and Technology, Physical Education, Computing, Religious Education, Music Information about Read Write Inc and its implementation (including sets and red/green words)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club (optional from Year Reception - Year 6): 7.30 - 8.45 £3.50 per session. Children that are entitled to FSM can attend from 7.30 - 8.45 free of charge

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