The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 50.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rachael Trickett
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Exeter Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStafford Manor High School
Secondary · 680m away
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Heather Field School
Independent · 1.2km away
Burton Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Stafford Grammar School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Silkmore Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Silkmore Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Silkmore Primary Academy?
Silkmore Primary Academy currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silkmore Primary Academy take?
Silkmore Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Silkmore Primary Academy?
Silkmore Primary Academy is in Stafford, ST17 4EG, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Silkmore Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Silkmore Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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