William Byrd Primary Academy
Hayes, UB3 5EW · Hillingdon · primary school
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27th of 54 primary schools in Hillingdon we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 2,414 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Byrd Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 596 pupils against a stated capacity of 708. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about William Byrd Primary Academy
Overview
William Byrd Primary Academy is described as a ‘happy school’ where ‘pupils feel safe and are kept safe’. Leaders are ‘ambitious for all pupils to succeed’, delivering a ‘broad and interesting curriculum’ that is ‘typically well designed’ to help pupils embed knowledge. The school has improved from its previous rating, with pupils showing ‘positive attitudes to their learning’ and being ‘typically well prepared for the next stage of their education’.
Strengths
- The curriculum in most subjects is ‘ambitious’ and ‘well ordered’, ensuring pupils ‘revisit and embed knowledge’ before tackling complex ideas.
- Reading is ‘prioritised across the school’, with staff implementing phonics ‘with precision’ and providing ‘targeted intervention’ for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported to access the same curriculum as their peers’ through appropriate adaptations.
- ‘Positive relationships between adults and pupils’ contribute to a ‘calm and orderly environment’, with pupils playing well together.
- Personal development is ‘well considered’, including learning about safety, different religions, and making ‘positive contribution[s] to the local area’.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘small number of subjects’, the curriculum is at an ‘earlier stage of development’, meaning the ‘most important knowledge... has not been as clearly identified’.
- Assessment is ‘not used consistently’ in a few subjects, allowing ‘errors and misconceptions’ to persist in pupils’ understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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