Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School Catchment Area
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is a community primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
229
Pupils
210
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School?
The catchment area for Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is the geographic zone Wakefield uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is set by Wakefield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School: at or above its 210 place limit
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School has a published admission number of 210 places. 229 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Wakefield allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23.9% of pupils at Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Wakefield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Wakefield publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wakefield school admissions →
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School: School Information
- Full address
- Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NN
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 23.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130375
Other Primary Schools in Wakefield
If Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.
Grange Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 4EW
Flockton CofE (C) First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF4 4DH
Carlton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3RE
Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3BG
Thorpe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3DG
Crofton Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 1HJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Barnsley · 5.0 miles away
Cherry Dale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Barnsley · 5.3 miles away
Birkwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Barnsley · 6.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
What is the catchment area for Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School? ▾
The catchment area for Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is the geographic zone Wakefield uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School currently has 229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School? ▾
Admission to Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is managed by Wakefield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School cover? ▾
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School is a primary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School? ▾
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.