SchoolScoresShay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NN
01924 862600 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Wakefield comparisons use the 62 of its 113 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 22nd highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 49% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern Joint 28th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 30th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wakefield figures pool parents at the Wakefield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
62% — about the same as the Wakefield average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wakefield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 85 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 52nd highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.9% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 96th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 82nd lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 78th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 58th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 54th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 50th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 75% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.8 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 54th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 94th highest of 111 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Crofton Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crofton Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024
- Sharlston Community School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walton Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandal Magna Community Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newlands Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wakefield St Marys CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
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 by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 February 2024.
How did Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
86% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 130375.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.