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William Byrd Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

William Byrd Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Hayes, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 592 pupils, and a capacity of 708 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

592

Pupils

708

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

William Byrd Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for William Byrd Primary Academy?

The catchment area for William Byrd Primary Academy is the geographic zone Hillingdon 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. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

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

Find Hillingdon catchment area documents →

William Byrd Primary Academy: 708 places, 84% filled: places available

William Byrd Primary Academy has a published admission number of 708 places. 592 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 708 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.7% of pupils at William Byrd Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hillingdon.

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

Hillingdon 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. Find Hillingdon school admissions →

William Byrd Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Victoria Lane, Harlington, Hayes, UB3 5EW
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
27.7% of pupils
DfE URN
144473

Other Primary Schools in Hayes

If William Byrd Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hayes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to William Byrd 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: William Byrd Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for William Byrd Primary Academy?

The catchment area for William Byrd Primary Academy is the geographic zone Hillingdon 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. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is William Byrd Primary Academy oversubscribed?

William Byrd Primary Academy has a capacity of 708 places and currently has 592 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hillingdon.

What is the admissions policy for William Byrd Primary Academy?

Admission to William Byrd Primary Academy is managed by Hillingdon. 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 William Byrd Primary Academy cover?

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

What is the Ofsted rating for William Byrd Primary Academy?

William Byrd Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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