Byron Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Byron Primary School.

Bradford, BD30AB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 December 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barkerend Road
Bradford, BD30AB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144050
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 0AB
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
683
Free School Meals
38.8% (265 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 101.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
76
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
683 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect, Aspire, Succeed"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance Respect, Aspire, Succeed

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mr Paul Booth. Byron Primary School aims to provide the best possible education with high expectations; reading for pleasure is promoted as a foundational skill; learning goes beyond the curriculum through extracurricular activities; strong home–school relationships are valued; families are welcome to participate in school experiences and events.

Facilities

Expansive school grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is the foundation of the curriculum Enquiry and skills-based learning within an inclusive, nurturing environment

SEND Provision

Fully inclusive; follows the Bradford Matrix of Need; SENCO is Mr Richard Collins; Home School Liaison Officers are Mrs Zubeida Amin and Miss Leena Khan; Pupil Health and Welfare Officer is Mrs Susan Barton; related documents include Bradford SEND Local Offer, Byron Accessibility Plan, NSAT SEND and Inclusion Policy, and Byron SEND Report and Inclusion Policy 25/26.

Admissions Criteria

Byron Primary can accept children from age 3–11 (nursery available). The main intake is in September each year; mid-year admissions may be possible depending on spaces. Admissions are through the Bradford Metropolitan District Area coordinated admissions scheme. Applications typically run from mid-October to mid-January; allocations are notified by the Local Authority; there is a right to appeal. Contact: 01274 722981; [email protected].

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