Hammer Lane Academy vs Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Hammer Lane Academy
Wakefield
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Wakefield
Overview
Phase
Special
Primary
Type
Other independent special school
Community school
Age Range
4–7
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
-
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Wakefield
Wakefield
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
28
233
Capacity
30
210
Occupancy
93%
111%
FSM %
-
19.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Outstanding
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Jan 2026
Feb 2024
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
-
69%
KS2 Maths
-
69%
KS2 Writing
-
62%