Byron Wood Primary Academy, based in Sheffield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Byron Wood Primary Academy currently has around 426 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.5% boys and 45.5% girls. Around 52.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 30.3%. pakistani pupils make up about 28.6% , followed by african at 18.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Earldom Road, Sheffield, S4 7EJ |
| Website: | www.astreabyronwood.org |
| Telephone: | 01142723624 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sheffield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Barbara Wood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143061 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 426 |
| Number of Boys: | 232 |
| Number of Girls: | 194 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.5% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 30.30% | 129 |
| Pakistani | 28.60% | 122 |
| African | 18.80% | 80 |
| Other White | 7.70% | 33 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 13 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 10 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 5 |
| White British | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Owen Nursery School 1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wybourn Nursery School Eaton Place , S2 5ET | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Wood Primary Academy Earldom Road , Burngreave S4 7EJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Wood Primary School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere First and Nursery School 4 Maxwell Street , S4 7JN | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pye Bank Trinity Church of England Junior School Andover Street , S3 9EF | - not rated | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pye Bank CofE Primary School Andover Street , S3 9EF | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burngrave Middle School Earldom Road , S4 7EJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roe Wood Middle School Norwood Drive , S5 7BH | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Hill Middle School Duke Street , S2 5QB | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hucklow Middle School Hucklow Road , S5 6TB | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Thorpe Middle School Daniel Hill Street , S6 3JH | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Marshal School Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale School Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Vale Academy Owler Lane , S4 8GB | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | No | More About School | |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longley Park Sixth Form College Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy Horninglow Road , S5 6SG | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheffield College , Granville Road S2 2RL | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea Academy Sheffield Andover Street , S3 9BE | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley Leeds Road , S9 3TY | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Tertiary College Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern General Hospital School Herries Road , S5 7AU | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree High Yorkshire Muslim Academy , Gate No 3 Bland Street S4 8DG | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| KS3 Inclusion Centre Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheffield Hallam University City Campus , Pond Street S1 1WB | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.