The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Davies
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Racecourse, Silverdale, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 6PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKnutton St Marys CofE Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Newcastle Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
16 plus · 1.7km away
Westlands Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Edenhurst Preparatory School
Independent · 1.8km away
St John Fisher Catholic College
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Silverdale Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Silverdale Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Silverdale Primary Academy?
Silverdale Primary Academy currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silverdale Primary Academy take?
Silverdale Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Silverdale Primary Academy?
Silverdale Primary Academy is in Newcastle, ST5 6PB, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Silverdale Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Silverdale Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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