Byron Primary School

Byron Primary School is a primary school in Gillingham for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 500 pupils are on roll. It is an academy, so its governing trust (The Westbrook Trust) sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Medway coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mr Jon Carthy.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Byron Primary School Good in all areas at its inspection on 5 November 2024. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At Key Stage 2, 55% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2025/26). Attendance works out at roughly 93.6% (absence 6.4%) (2025/26). Around 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Byron Primary School

You apply for a place at Byron Primary School on the primary common application form through Medway, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Byron Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Byron Primary School contact details and location

Byron Primary School is at Byron Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5XX. The school office can be reached on 01634 852981. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.