# Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School — Wakefield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs M Melgram

## Contact

- **Address:** Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NN
- **Phone:** 01924862600
- **Website:** https://www.shaylane.wakefield.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wakefield/shay-lane-primary-j-and-i-school-10514

## About

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## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Feb 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Fantastic School!: We moved to the area last year and I was nervous about my son joining a new school, but Shay Lane Primary has been amazing. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, and the facilities are excellent. My son loves the breakfast club and the playground. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful school! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A good school with some areas for improvement: We've been very happy with our experience at Shay Lane Primary so far. The teachers are enthusiastic and engaging, and the school has a lovely atmosphere. However, I've noticed that the school could benefit from some more extracurricular activities and sports facilities. Overall, we're pleased with the education our child is receiving. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent start to our child's education: We're so pleased with the progress our child has made since starting at Shay Lane Primary. The nursery staff are wonderful and have really helped our child settle in. The school's emphasis on kindness and respect has also been great to see in action. We feel confident that our child is in good hands! *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great values and community: I have two children who attended Shay Lane Primary and I was very impressed with the school's values of belonging, believing and becoming. The staff were always supportive and encouraging, and my children thrived in a positive and inclusive environment. We have many happy memories of our time at Shay Lane! *(Jun 2021)*

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