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Byron Primary School
Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XX, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.6 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
521
Capacity
525
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally. However, only 3% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive, with 78% recommending the school, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it faces some competitive challenges within the area.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
My child feels safe
86%
School keeps me informed
84%
School has high expectations
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
Behaviour is good
80%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.4%
White Other8.6%
Black African7.9%
Asian Indian4.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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51.37728, 0.54879 · ME7 5XX
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN142399
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Byron Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Byron Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Byron Primary School a good school?
Byron Primary School scores 21.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Byron Primary School?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, Byron Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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