Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
URN: 130375 • Wakefield WF4 1NN
Overview
- Name
- Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
- URN
- 130375
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Melgram (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924862600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shay Lane, Wakefield WF4 1NN
Summary
Shay Lane Primary School is a community school located in Crofton, Wakefield, serving a mixed-gender population of 229 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school aims to create a caring and nurturing environment that fosters high achievement for all students, regardless of their backgrounds or needs. Central to its ethos are the values of belonging, believing, and becoming, which encourage students to feel valued, confident in their abilities, and aspire to reach their full potential.
The school offers a structured day for full-time pupils from Reception to Year 6, with a total of 32.5 hours of education each week. In addition to the core curriculum, Shay Lane provides optional breakfast club services and part-time nursery sessions, ensuring that families have access to flexible childcare options. The dedicated staff includes a range of teaching and support personnel, all committed to the well-being and academic success of every child.
With a focus on equal opportunities, Shay Lane Primary School strives to support its students' personal and academic growth, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging within the school environment.
The school offers a structured day for full-time pupils from Reception to Year 6, with a total of 32.5 hours of education each week. In addition to the core curriculum, Shay Lane provides optional breakfast club services and part-time nursery sessions, ensuring that families have access to flexible childcare options. The dedicated staff includes a range of teaching and support personnel, all committed to the well-being and academic success of every child.
With a focus on equal opportunities, Shay Lane Primary School strives to support its students' personal and academic growth, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging within the school environment.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 229
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 23.90
- Open date
- 1995-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 229 | 113 | 116 | 210 | 23.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 221 | 107 | 114 | 210 | 19.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 219 | 123 | 96 | 210 | 23.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 219 | 123 | 96 | 210 | 23.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 217 | 123 | 94 | 210 | 26.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 219 | 129 | 90 | 210 | 26.00 |
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