Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School, Wakefield
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wakefield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 42nd-highest of the 51 schools in Wakefield with published results, and 10,716th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wakefield (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School in detail
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School in its own words
In its own words: "Children that are entitled to FSM can attend from 7.30 - 8.45 free of charge Total time for a full time pupil on a typical week is 32.5 hours."
The school runs a breakfast club, from £3.50 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Wakefield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (66% in reading, 69% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School as their first choice and 85 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School are Crofton Junior School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 77% maths); Crofton Infant School (0.4 miles, Good); Sharlston Community School (1.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 77% maths); and Walton Primary Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 81% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School.
Crofton Junior SchoolCrofton Infant SchoolSharlston Community SchoolWalton Primary Academy
Who goes there
3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Black (6%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 29 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 17 (7.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Streethouse Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shay Lane School (at), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 33 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wakefield (130).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School issued 4 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
18.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 55% to 62% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is in Wakefield; for families living there:
- Wakefield's school travel policy: Home To School Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wakefield is 13 (the median across 157 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
201 pupils
210 places
9 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wakefield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wakefield
Across Wakefield council
Places available
4,391
Applications
3,654
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Wakefield council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
19.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
233
Total Pupils
118
Boys
115
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,819
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,495
Per pupil
£1251k
Total funding
£73k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
16.2%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Questions parents ask about Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
What are SATs results like at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
Of the pupils at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
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 in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
No fixed boundary. When Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is oversubscribed, Wakefield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
Classes at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School average 25 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School has around 233 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School in 2024/25. 16.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
Apply through Wakefield's coordinated admissions process, naming Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wakefield is 13 (the median across 157 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is at Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)