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What is William Byrd Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

William Byrd Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Do parents recommend William Byrd Primary Academy?

80% of parents would recommend William Byrd Primary Academy to another parent, according to Ofsted's official Parent View survey.

Where is William Byrd Primary Academy located?

William Byrd Primary Academy is located in Hayes, Middlesex, London, UB3 5EW.

What age range does William Byrd Primary Academy serve?

William Byrd Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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William Byrd Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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What people say about William Byrd Primary Academy

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80% would recommend65% happy with the school65% say their child feels safe

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About William Byrd Primary Academy

William Byrd Primary Academy is a primary academy in Hayes, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, William Byrd Primary Academy has 62% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 292 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 26.0%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.9%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected62%Attendance95.1%

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Strong82% data coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is William Byrd Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 292 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

William Byrd Primary Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 23/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality10/100

Transport access18/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at William Byrd Primary Academy

At William Byrd Primary Academy, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

74% met the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths.

Attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy

William Byrd Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at William Byrd Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at William Byrd Primary Academy is 26.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at William Byrd Primary Academy

William Byrd Primary Academy has 292 pupils on roll.

23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

William Byrd Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

William Byrd Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, William Byrd Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While William Byrd Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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