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Byron Wood Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Byron Wood Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 426 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

426

Pupils

420

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Byron Wood Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Byron Wood Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Byron Wood Primary Academy is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Byron Wood Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sheffield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 426 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Sheffield publishes the 2027 Byron Wood Primary Academy numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Byron Wood Primary Academy: at or above its 420 place limit

Byron Wood Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 426 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Sheffield allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 52% of pupils at Byron Wood Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Sheffield.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sheffield publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Sheffield Council school admissions (official) →

Byron Wood Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Earldom Road, Burngreave, Sheffield, S4 7EJ
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
52% of pupils
DfE URN
143061

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

If Byron Wood Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Byron Wood Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Byron Wood Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Byron Wood Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Byron Wood Primary Academy is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Byron Wood Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Byron Wood Primary Academy currently has 426 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Byron Wood Primary Academy?

Admission to Byron Wood Primary Academy is managed by Sheffield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Byron Wood Primary Academy cover?

Byron Wood Primary Academy is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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