Ofsted

 

Byron's most recent inspection took place in November 2024. 

 

At this inspection, Ofsted graded the school as 'GOOD' in all areas.

 

• The Quality of Education – GOOD
• Behaviours and Attitudes – GOOD
• Personal Development – GOOD
• Leadership and Management – GOOD
• Early Years Provision - GOOD

 

You can read the report by clicking HERE.

 

 

A few quotes from the 2024 report are below:

 

"The school has high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour."

 

"Pupils value having the chance to contribute to their school community." and "They feel that staff are always willing to listen and help them"

 

"The school helps pupils to become more resilient, and to communicate well with one another."

 

"Phonics is taught well, and straight away from the start of the Reception Year."

 

"Weaker readers catch up quickly thanks to personalised support."

 

"Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), become confident readers."

 

"Pupils’ learning in key stage 2 is stronger than published outcomes indicate, especially in mathematics."

 

"Teachers make sure that pupils revisit and strengthen their understanding of topics they have studied before. This helps all pupils, and particularly those with SEND, to embed new learning effectively."

 

"When new pupils join the school, teachers help them to catch up with current learning swiftly."

 

"Leaders make sure that all staff understand how to meet the needs of pupils with SEND."

 

"Pupils who find it harder to manage their behaviour receive individual help from staff."

 

"The school offers substantial support for pupils’ well-being, and for their families as well."

 

"The school helps pupils to understand their diverse community."