How many pupils does Byron Primary School have?

Byron Primary School has 521 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Byron Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

51% of pupils at Byron Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Byron Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Byron Primary School is part of THE WESTBROOK TRUST.

Where is Byron Primary School?

Byron Primary School is located at Byron Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 5XX.

Byron Primary School

Byron Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 5XX

Not rated

Inspected 5 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

51%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

521

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Byron Primary School

Byron Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 521 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WESTBROOK TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 521 / 525 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 November 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

31.1%

Free school meals

35.7%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

16.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

51%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

22.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

23.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.1 vs 2023/24

21.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

16.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

£52,571

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,071 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.3

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,785

Spend per pupil

£6,186

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Byron Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 5XX
Phone: 01634852981
Head Teacher: Jon Carthy

Academy Trust

THE WESTBROOK TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Byron Primary School?: Byron Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Byron Primary School have?: Byron Primary School has 521 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Byron Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 51% of pupils at Byron Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Byron Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Byron Primary School is part of THE WESTBROOK TRUST.
Where is Byron Primary School?: Byron Primary School is located at Byron Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 5XX.

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