The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 62
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Sarah Sanderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 62 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Carnforth, LA5 0RF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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