While Byron Wood Academy teaches at the same address on Earldon Road today, the original building of Byron Wood School closed for good in July 2020 in a ceremony including Blades striker Billy Sharp and Wednesday legend Jonny Fantham, along with many former pupils. The Academy opened some years later with the modernised school building seen today, but many will have fond memories for the old grounds.
Formerly known as Burngreave Secondary Modern until a name change in 1991, the school grounds opened in December 1930 and taught countless Sheffield children.
We’ve delved into the Sheffield Star’s archives to bring you these retro images of Byron Wood from over the years, including classroom pics, event days, and the time in 2007 when a huge fire tore through the grounds.
1. Pupils return to Byron Wood School after a fire
Pupils at Byron Wood School return to class in February 2008, one year after a devastating fire in March 2007. Photo: Dean Atkins
2. Byron Wood School front gates, 2006
Byron Wood School, pictured here in June 2006. The school, once known as Burngreave Secondary Modern, closed its gates in July 2020 after 90 years of educating. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
3. Full school photo, May 2020
A big school photo of Byron Wood School in May 2020, just two months before it closed. It's not clear from our archive if this is a full school photo, but it must have been a touching moment for many. Photo: Errol Edwards
4. Reception class F2NK, Dec 2011
Foundation Class F2NK with Class Teacher Miss Kempton and Teaching Assistant Mrs Brookes in December 2011. Photo: Steve Ellis