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William Byrd Primary Academy

Primary Ages 3-11 596 pupils Hayes
Ofsted: Good
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William Byrd Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hillingdon for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 596 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for William Byrd Primary Academy is Good, from an inspection in November 2023. In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Ofsted inspection: November 2023. KS2 results: 2025.

Type Primary / Academy sponsor led
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Victoria Lane
Harlington
Hayes
Middlesex
UB3 5EW
Phone 01895462394
Reference Number 144473

General Makeup

Number of pupils 596
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.5%
Girls: 49.5%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 29.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 70.1%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 25.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 24.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 24.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 26 34 60
2 38 40 78
3 32 38 70
4 42 41 83
5 39 38 77
6 30 34 64

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
Indian 36.9%
White, Other 12.9%
Pakistani 8.4%
White, British 8.1%
African 6%
Asian, Other 5.4%
Mixed, Other 4.4%
White & Asian 1.8%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.3%
Caribbean 1.2%
White & Black (African) 0.7%

William Byrd Primary Academy is performing well since its last inspection, achieving a overall effectiveness rating of good. The school emphasizes a safe and welcoming environment, where pupils feel valued and are encouraged to engage in their learning actively. The curriculum is largely ambitious and well-structured, helping students develop a solid understanding of their subjects, particularly in mathematics and early reading. The leadership prioritizes personal development and well-being, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are supported effectively.

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 17 Oct 2023
Date Report
17 Oct 2023 School inspection:
05 Dec 2019 School inspection:

Strengths

  • Pupils feel safe and are well cared for.
  • The curriculum is broad, interesting, and well designed in most subjects.
  • Pupils are actively engaged and contribute positively to school life.
  • Reading is prioritized, with effective interventions for those falling behind.
  • Strong relationships between adults and pupils foster a positive learning environment.
  • Leadership provides effective support and professional development for staff.

Areas for Improvement

  • In a few subjects, the curriculum is not fully developed, leading to gaps in understanding.
  • Assessment is not consistently used to identify and address misconceptions in learning.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 9%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104
Maths 104

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -0.2
Writing 1.8
Maths -0.8

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2026 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 15 0
Third Preference 11 0
From another Local Authority 1 1

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William Byrd Primary Academy is part of Middlesex Learning Partnership, which runs 3 schools. The nearest others:

What is William Byrd Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for William Byrd Primary Academy is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

When was William Byrd Primary Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

William Byrd Primary Academy was last inspected in November 2023.

How many pupils does William Byrd Primary Academy have?

William Byrd Primary Academy has 596 pupils on roll.

What age range does William Byrd Primary Academy cover?

William Byrd Primary Academy for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are William Byrd Primary Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is William Byrd Primary Academy?

William Byrd Primary Academy is at Victoria Lane, Harlington, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5EW.

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