Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 41st of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 February 2024, report published 26 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2024
Shay Lane Primary School is a vibrant place to learn. Staff and pupils are proud of this school. Pupils are exceptionally kind and caring towards each other. They have excellent relationships with their teachers and staff. Every morning, pupils get a warm welcome that sets them up for a day of learning and enjoyment. Leaders ensure that pupils study a broad and ambitious curriculum. The whole- school environment has been carefully set up to support learning. Pupils thrive and learn with determination and enthusiasm. They love to read and take every opportunity to practise their reading. In the early years, children experience an exciting day of carefully planned learning and discovery. Parents and carers appreciate the high level of care and support given to pupils and their families. This is especially so for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Support for these pupils is carefully planned and effective. At all times, pupils behave in an exemplary way. They talk with pride about the many leadership roles that they have and how they contribute to decisions about improving the school. Pupils are proud of how they behave in lessons. One pupil said, 'We try so hard here, it is unbelievable.'
What the school should improve
- In key stages 1 and 2, assessment at the end of a sequence of learning is not used as effectively as it could be in all subject areas. This means that, in some subjects, staff do not have a clear picture of what pupils have learned over time or where any gaps remain. The school should continue to ensure summative assessment is used more effectively to support teachers when planning lessons to meet pupils' differing needs.
- The planned curriculum is being delivered effectively. However, some pupils struggle to recall and use key knowledge that has been taught. The school should continue to focus on the strategies that teachers use to ensure that all pupils remember the knowledge and skills that they have been taught in the long term and then use and apply this to reason and solve problems.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
233 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Crofton Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sharlston Community School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Walton Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Michelle Melgram
- Phone
- 01924862600
- Address
- Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NN
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 130375
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.