Byron Primary School, Bradford

In its own words: "Byron Primary School is a good school, according to a report by Ofsted following their inspection of the school in October 2022. View and download a copy of the latest Ofsted report View and compare our school's performance data In 2026, Byron Primary School achieved outcomes that were broadly in line with or above national averages."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We hope this gives you an insight into why Byron is such a special place to learn, grow and succeed. We believe that every child deserves the best possible education and we have the highest expectations for every child who attends our school."

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Byron Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 58% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 63 families put Byron Primary School as their first choice and 167 named it as one of their preferences, for 75 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Byron Primary School are Lapage Primary School and Nursery (0.2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 72% maths); Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths); Lift Feversham (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 90% maths); and Killinghall Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 78% maths).

Byron Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Byron Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Northern Star Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

40.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 67.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 145 pupils (22.6%) received SEN support and 21 (3.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Bradford Foster Square Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Byron School, 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Byron Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 834 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404), as is usual near a town centre.

Byron Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Byron Primary School are Carlton Bolling (0.4 miles), Laisterdyke Leadership Academy (0.7 miles), Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (0.8 miles) and Bronte Girls' Academy (1.1 miles).