What did Ofsted judge William Byrd Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged William Byrd Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend William Byrd Primary Academy?

William Byrd Primary Academy has 596 pupils on roll.

What are William Byrd Primary Academy’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 69% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does William Byrd Primary Academy take?

William Byrd Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is William Byrd Primary Academy located?

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

How do I apply to William Byrd Primary Academy?

William Byrd Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from William Byrd Primary Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at William Byrd Primary Academy for 2015-16 (Reception) was 6.909 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at William Byrd Primary Academy?

When William Byrd Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A looked after child (as defined in the Children Act 1989) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical or social condition of child — Children who suffer from a long term medical or social condition which necessitates their attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy rather than an alternative; details of that long term medical or social condition must be supported by a doctor's statement and must be disclosed at the time of application or subsequently but before the published date by which applications are to be considered; 3. Medical or social condition of a member of the immediate family — Children where the medical or social condition of a member of the immediate family living at the same address necessitates attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy rather than an alternative; details of that long-term medical or social condition must be supported by a doctor's statement and must be disclosed at the time of application or subsequently but before the published date by which applications are to be considered, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at William Byrd Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.9% of pupils at William Byrd Primary Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

William Byrd Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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How far did offers reach?

6.909miles

was the furthest place offered for 2015-16 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at William Byrd Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at William Byrd Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A looked after child (as defined in the Children Act 1989) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Medical or social condition of child — Children who suffer from a long term medical or social condition which necessitates their attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy rather than an alternative; details of that long term medical or social condition must be supported by a doctor's statement and must be disclosed at the time of application or subsequently but before the published date by which applications are to be considered.
3Medical or social condition of a member of the immediate family — Children where the medical or social condition of a member of the immediate family living at the same address necessitates attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy rather than an alternative; details of that long-term medical or social condition must be supported by a doctor's statement and must be disclosed at the time of application or subsequently but before the published date by which applications are to be considered.
4Sibling connection — Children who have a sibling living in the same household who currently attends William Byrd Primary Academy and who will continue to do so on the date of admission. A sibling refers to a brother or sister, half-brother or sister with one parent in common, adopted brother or sister or step brother or sister.
5Children living in the area bounded by the M4 to the North, the M4 spur to the West, the River Crane to the East and the Bath Road to the South — Children living in the area bounded by: The M4 to the North; The M4 spur to the West; The River Crane to the East; The Bath Road to the South, including any children living between the Bath Road and the Northern Perimeter Road, will be allocated places in order of distance, measured in a straight line from school to the home.
6Distance from school to home — Children living nearest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the points set by Ordnance Survey at the child's home address and William Byrd Primary Academy using a computerised mapping system.

Reproduced verbatim from the London Borough of Hillingdon's "School admissions September 2027" brochure, page 65, where the council prints this school's own summary of admissions criteria (Part of The Middlesex Learning Partnership Trust). The school is its own admission authority; its full determined arrangements are on the school's website.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

William Byrd Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge William Byrd Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged William Byrd Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend William Byrd Primary Academy?: William Byrd Primary Academy has 596 pupils on roll.
What are William Byrd Primary Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 69% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does William Byrd Primary Academy take?: William Byrd Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is William Byrd Primary Academy located?: William Byrd Primary Academy is located in Hayes, UB3 5EW, Hillingdon.
How do I apply to William Byrd Primary Academy?: William Byrd Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from William Byrd Primary Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at William Byrd Primary Academy for 2015-16 (Reception) was 6.909 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at William Byrd Primary Academy?: When William Byrd Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A looked after child (as defined in the Children Act 1989) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical or social condition of child — Children who suffer from a long term medical or social condition which necessitates their attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy rather than an alternative; details of that long term medical or social condition must be supported by a doctor's statement and must be disclosed at the time of application or subsequently but before the published date by which applications are to be considered; 3. Medical or social condition of a member of the immediate family — Children where the medical or social condition of a member of the immediate family living at the same address necessitates attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy rather than an alternative; details of that long-term medical or social condition must be supported by a doctor's statement and must be disclosed at the time of application or subsequently but before the published date by which applications are to be considered, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at William Byrd Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.9% of pupils at William Byrd Primary Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

6.909miles

was the furthest place offered for 2015-16 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at William Byrd Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at William Byrd Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A looked after child (as defined in the Children Act 1989) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Medical or social condition of child — Children who suffer from a long term medical or social condition which necessitates their attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy rather than an alternative; details of that long term medical or social condition must be supported by a doctor's statement and must be disclosed at the time of application or subsequently but before the published date by which applications are to be considered.
3Medical or social condition of a member of the immediate family — Children where the medical or social condition of a member of the immediate family living at the same address necessitates attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy rather than an alternative; details of that long-term medical or social condition must be supported by a doctor's statement and must be disclosed at the time of application or subsequently but before the published date by which applications are to be considered.
4Sibling connection — Children who have a sibling living in the same household who currently attends William Byrd Primary Academy and who will continue to do so on the date of admission. A sibling refers to a brother or sister, half-brother or sister with one parent in common, adopted brother or sister or step brother or sister.
5Children living in the area bounded by the M4 to the North, the M4 spur to the West, the River Crane to the East and the Bath Road to the South — Children living in the area bounded by: The M4 to the North; The M4 spur to the West; The River Crane to the East; The Bath Road to the South, including any children living between the Bath Road and the Northern Perimeter Road, will be allocated places in order of distance, measured in a straight line from school to the home.
6Distance from school to home — Children living nearest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the points set by Ordnance Survey at the child's home address and William Byrd Primary Academy using a computerised mapping system.

William Byrd Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge William Byrd Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged William Byrd Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend William Byrd Primary Academy?: William Byrd Primary Academy has 596 pupils on roll.
What are William Byrd Primary Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 69% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does William Byrd Primary Academy take?: William Byrd Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is William Byrd Primary Academy located?: William Byrd Primary Academy is located in Hayes, UB3 5EW, Hillingdon.
How do I apply to William Byrd Primary Academy?: William Byrd Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from William Byrd Primary Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at William Byrd Primary Academy for 2015-16 (Reception) was 6.909 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at William Byrd Primary Academy?: When William Byrd Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A looked after child (as defined in the Children Act 1989) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Medical or social condition of child — Children who suffer from a long term medical or social condition which necessitates their attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy rather than an alternative; details of that long term medical or social condition must be supported by a doctor's statement and must be disclosed at the time of application or subsequently but before the published date by which applications are to be considered; 3. Medical or social condition of a member of the immediate family — Children where the medical or social condition of a member of the immediate family living at the same address necessitates attendance at William Byrd Primary Academy rather than an alternative; details of that long-term medical or social condition must be supported by a doctor's statement and must be disclosed at the time of application or subsequently but before the published date by which applications are to be considered, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at William Byrd Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.9% of pupils at William Byrd Primary Academy are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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