Jane Lane School is a not applicable school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 7 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Jane Lane School currently has around 188 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.7% boys and 29.3% girls. Around 60.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 43.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 9% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Churchill Road, Walsall, WS2 0JH |
| Website: | https://www.jane-lane.walsall.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01922721161 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Christine Fraser |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104271 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 175 |
| Number of Pupils: | 188 |
| Number of Boys: | 133 |
| Number of Girls: | 55 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 43.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.00% | 126 |
| African | 8.50% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 6.40% | 12 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 7 |
| Other White | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Nursery School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 4out of 4 | 910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane Head Nursery School High Road , WV12 4JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandbank Nursery School Elmore Row , Bloxwich WS3 2HR | 4out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Charles Primary School Wilkes Avenue , Bentley WS2 0JN | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Junior School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alumwell Infant School Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Primary School Willenhall School Sports College Campus , Furzebank Way WV12 4BU | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge Farm Infant School Pineneedle Croft , WV12 4BU | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumwell Business and Enterprise College Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Walsall E-ACT Academy Primley Avenue , WS2 9UA | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willenhall School Sports College Furzebank Way , WV12 4BD | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank F Harrison Engineering College Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy Leamore Lane , Bloxwich WS2 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Lane School Churchill Road , Bentley WS2 0JH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall School Bentley Lane , WS2 7LU | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | 1out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Leaf School Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Afro Caribbean Community Association , 36 Wolverhampton Road WS2 8PR | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.