How many pupils does Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School have?

Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School has 229 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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 Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024).

How does Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?

Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is located at Shay Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF4 1NN.

Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School

Shay Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF4 1NN

Good

Inspected 21 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

229

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School

Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is a community school in Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 229 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wakefield →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 229 / 210 (109%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.5%

Free school meals

3.9%

EAL

6.5%

SEN support

13.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.1%

Overall absence

16.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

22.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

10.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

£44,634

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,724 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,495

Spend per pupil

£6,666

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Shay Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF4 1NN
Phone: 01924862600
Headteacher: Michelle Melgram
Website: www.shaylane.wakefield.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?: Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is a community school in Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School have?: Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School has 229 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
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 Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024).
How does Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?: Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is located at Shay Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF4 1NN.

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