William Byrd Primary Academy, Hayes
William Byrd Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hayes, part of Middlesex Learning Partnership. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 17 schools in Hayes with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hillingdon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
William Byrd Primary Academy in detail
William Byrd Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "William Byrd Primary School is located in Harlington within the London Borough of Hillingdon. The school has proudly served several generations of children for over 50 years and is firmly established within the local community. We are an inclusive school, welcoming children from all faiths and cultures - a diversity that adds real richness and value to everything we do."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very proud to be Head of our wonderful school and have the privilege of working with a dedicated and talented team of staff, hard-working and engaging pupils and supportive and proud parents."
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at William Byrd Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 80% in Hillingdon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 74% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at William Byrd Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 69 families put William Byrd Primary Academy as their first choice and 121 named it as one of their preferences, for 70 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at William Byrd Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to William Byrd Primary Academy are Pinkwell Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 66% reading, 71% maths); Cranford Park Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 80% reading, 90% maths); Heathrow Primary School (1 mile, Good, 89% reading, 96% maths); and Cherry Lane Primary School (1.1 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 59% maths).
William Byrd Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Pinkwell Primary SchoolCranford Park AcademyHeathrow Primary SchoolCherry Lane Primary School
The trust
William Byrd Primary Academy is one of 3 schools run by Middlesex Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Who goes there
69.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (52%), other ethnic groups (11%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 62 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 20 (3.4%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hayes & Harlington Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brickfield Lane Harlington, 210 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, William Byrd Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to William Byrd Primary Academy are Harlington School (0.5 miles), Global Academy (1.1 miles) and Cranford Community College (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
28.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 74% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
24.5
KS2
22
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
William Byrd Primary Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Hillingdon
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to William Byrd Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. William Byrd Primary Academy is in Hillingdon; for families living there:
Apply to Hillingdon for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 19 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
514 pupils
630 places
116 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hayes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hayes
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
4,157
Applications
3,222
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
596
Total Pupils
301
Boys
295
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
19.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,877
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,015
Per pupil
£3608k
Total funding
£238k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
14.3%
Persistent absence
504
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
William Byrd Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about William Byrd Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at William Byrd Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at William Byrd Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is William Byrd Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
William Byrd Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for William Byrd Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When William Byrd Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Hillingdon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at William Byrd Primary Academy?
William Byrd Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at William Byrd Primary Academy?
Classes at William Byrd Primary Academy average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to William Byrd Primary Academy?
William Byrd Primary Academy has around 596 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at William Byrd Primary Academy?
5.5% of sessions were missed at William Byrd Primary Academy in 2024/25. 14.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to William Byrd Primary Academy?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming William Byrd Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does William Byrd Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
William Byrd Primary Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near William Byrd Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 19 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is William Byrd Primary Academy?
William Byrd Primary Academy is at Victoria Lane, Harlington, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5EW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)