SchoolScoresMulberry Silverdale Primary
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST
Mulberry Silverdale Primary, Perth Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA
01424 448100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 March 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
171 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
St Leonards-on-Sea comparisons use the 3 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | St Leonards-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 50 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 45th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | – | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 119 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 86% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. St Leonards-on-Sea figures pool parents at the St Leonards-on-Sea schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the East Sussex average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in East Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 86 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 73 |
| Of those, offered a place | 73 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 167 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 25.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 9.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in St Leonards-on-Sea. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hollington Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchwood Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ark Blacklands Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robsack Wood Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mulberry West St Leonards Primary 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Leonards CofE Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mulberry Silverdale Primary's Ofsted rating?
Mulberry Silverdale Primary was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 March 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Mulberry Silverdale Primary do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Mulberry Silverdale Primary?
98% of the 171 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Mulberry Silverdale Primary to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mulberry Silverdale Primary oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 73 families put Mulberry Silverdale Primary as their first choice for 86 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 73 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141713.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.