Byron Wood Primary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Sheffield (Sheffield).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Byron Wood Primary Academy is a welcoming and diverse school at the heart of the local community. We provide a safe, supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We believe that all children can achieve great things, and we work hard to inspire a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
We are proud to be part of the Astrea Academy Trust, a family of schools that shares our commitment to high standards, strong values and opportunities for all. Being part of the Trust helps us to grow, share ideas and give our children the very best start. At Byron Wood, we value kindness, respect and ambition.
We work closely with families to make sure every child feels confident, included and ready to take on the future. Together, we're building strong foundations for a lifetime of learning.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Learning at Byron Wood Academy
- Supporting our Students
- Clubs and Activities
Key facts
- URN
- 143061
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Constituency
- Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Powell | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawel Obied | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dr Lyle Odendaal | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Samerh Atawi | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Abi Golland | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Will Hopkins | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Bee Wood | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Ben Burrell | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2016 · until 2028 |
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