The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Helen Grainger (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Durham Road, Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, Durham, DH7 7LF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery take?
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is in Durham, DH7 7LF, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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