Silvertrees Academy

A not judged academy converter school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Silvertrees Academy.

Tipton, DY48NH Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

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Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

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KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
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Raw: Not Judged

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
8 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Silvertrees Road
Tipton, DY48NH
Phone
1215571923
Website
silvertreesacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140792
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Silvertrees Road, Tipton, DY4 8NH
Website
www.silvertreesacademy.co.uk
Age range
3-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SILVERTREES ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
324
Free School Meals
38.3% (124 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
65
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
324 pupils
3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be The Best You Can Be"

Well-being Resilience Community Responsibility Achievement

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Ruth Turvey describes Silvertrees as a safe, happy, vibrant school with high standards and a caring, family ethos. The message notes strong teaching, partnership with parents, positive Ofsted-style relationships in 2019, and invites visits to the school.

Curriculum Highlights

Oracy is at the heart of the curriculum, developing speaking, listening and thinking; high-quality talk is a key feature of lessons Book-based approach to writing with a range of genres; Writer of the Week and certificates to celebrate writing Daily phonics and reading, with Letters and Sounds-based programme in use; NCETM Mastery of Number for maths in Year 2 Seven areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage: Communication and Language, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design Strong link between indoor and outdoor provision with sequential, progressive learning and frequent opportunities for sustained shared thinking Language-rich environment; use of high-quality texts to promote reading; supportive for children new to English Handwriting development using the Nelson Handwriting Scheme; emphasis on spelling via phonics and the Rising Stars Spelling programme in later years Assessment includes ongoing observational assessments, weekly team discussions, termly progress meetings, and standardised/ statutory assessments such as Reception Baseline and Early Years Foundation Stage Profile; moderation with SLT, local authority and other schools

Admissions Criteria

Silvertrees welcomes visits to help families decide if the school is right for their child. The school offers standard morning (8:30–11:30) and afternoon (12:30–3:30) sessions, and also provides full-time places for children who are 2 and 3 years old. Nursery applications can be emailed back to [email protected], and parents can apply for a school place via Sandwell Local Authority (information booklet: Sandwell Admission Booklet 2025-2026). The school also notes that transfer forms may be obtained from the current school and forwarded to the Local Authority. Further admissions details and forms are available through the Sandwell Council website (www.sandwell.gov.uk/schooladmissions).

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