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Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Good
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum; structured phonics teaching helps pupils learn sounds quickly
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure pupils study a broad and ambitious curriculum, supported by detailed and sequenced planning
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects in key stages 1 and 2 need better strategies to help pupils recall knowledge long-term
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are proud of their knowledge of multiplication tables and discuss learning confidently
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who find reading difficult are identified quickly and given carefully planned support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary, with pupils modeling tolerance and respect
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for SEND pupils is carefully planned and effective, removing barriers to success
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying does not happen; pupils know teachers would stop it if it did
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A calm sense of purpose pervades the school, promoting welfare effectively
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the high level of care and support provided
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use detailed curriculum plans to build learning over time, addressing misconceptions effectively
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, assessment at the end of learning sequences needs improvement
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Ongoing assessment addresses misconceptions, though summative assessment needs refinement
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Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.

It has 221 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.

At this school, 65% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Requires Improvement
Age range 3-11 3-11 2-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 22 25.8 18.2
Proficient Math 104 108 99
Proficient Read 105 109 99
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 101 97
Reading 105 102 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 65% 59.19% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 7.4% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.2 Below Average
Writing -1.6 Below Average
Maths -1.1 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 3 102 96
Reading 106 4 101 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71% 8 62.78% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 9.39% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.9 Above Average
Writing -0.9 Below Average
Maths 1.5 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 4 97 94
Reading 102 6 97 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 63% 12 58.29% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 21 8.06% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.9 Below Average
Writing 0.9 Above Average
Maths 0.1 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 100 93
Reading 108 100 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 75% 57.41% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 25% 7.66% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.9 Below Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths -0.9 Below Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1

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