SchoolScoresSilverdale Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Racecourse, Silverdale, Newcastle, ST5 6PB
01782 973780 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Newcastle comparisons use the 10 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Newcastle | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 51% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 89% | 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. Newcastle figures pool parents at the Newcastle 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
17 pupils in this year group.
65% — 2 points above the Staffordshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 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 Staffordshire. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 37 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.2% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 8th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 13.2%* | 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
- Knutton St Marys CofE Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2025 · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westlands Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Giles' and St George's CofE Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Friarswood 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hempstalls Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hassell Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchfields Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Silverdale Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Silverdale Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
How did Silverdale Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Silverdale Primary Academy?
90% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Silverdale Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Silverdale Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Silverdale Primary Academy as their first choice for 20 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 19 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 140400.
- 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.