Located in Hayes, William Byrd Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
William Byrd Primary Academy currently has around 592 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 27.7% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 37.5%. other white pupils make up about 14.5% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 12.2%
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.
| Address: | Victoria Lane, Hayes, UB3 5EW |
| Website: | https://www.williambyrd.school |
| Telephone: | 01895462394 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Nicola Edwards |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144473 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 708 |
| Number of Pupils: | 592 |
| Number of Boys: | 300 |
| Number of Girls: | 292 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 37.50% | 222 |
| Other White | 14.50% | 86 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 12.20% | 72 |
| Pakistani | 8.30% | 49 |
| African | 7.30% | 43 |
| White British | 7.10% | 42 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd School Victoria Lane , Harlington UB3 5EW | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Byrd Primary Academy Victoria Lane , Harlington UB3 5EW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Junior School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Infant School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Primary School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington School Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB | - not rated | 908 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | - not rated | 2,010 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Community College High Street , Cranford TW5 9PD | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Community College High Street , Cranford TW5 9PD | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townmead School Wise Lane , UB7 7EU | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Nafisa School Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Unique Academy Ground Floor , Khosla House TW5 9WA | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Primary School High Street , Cranford TW5 9RU | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkway School High Street , Canford TW5 9RU | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounslow PRU (Asylum and Refugees) Cranford Community College , High Street TW5 9PD | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.