Dixons Silver Springs Primary
Stalybridge, SK15 1EA · Tameside · primary school
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40th of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.7/10 against 1,022 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.89 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dixons Silver Springs Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 427 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Dixons Silver Springs Primary
Overview
Silver Springs Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils are "happy" and feel "safe," with leaders having raised standards since the previous inspection. The report highlights an "ambitious and balanced curriculum" that effectively supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), resulting in strong pupil achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum where knowledge is built gradually, with "reading and mathematics, and digital excellence" placed at its heart.
- Pupils become "confident, fluent readers" because teachers ensure they learn necessary phonics knowledge and provide swift support for those falling behind.
- Staff effectively identify pupils with SEND and ensure they "learn the same curriculum as other pupils" where possible.
- Pupils demonstrate "well-developed social skills," understand fairness, and are prepared for life in modern Britain through effective relationships and health education.
- Leadership and governance have improved, with the trust providing suitable challenge and support, and staff workload being carefully considered.
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of subjects," the curriculum order is not logical enough, meaning pupils’ knowledge and skills are not as secure as they should be.
- In a few subjects, assessment systems are insufficient, leaving teachers unclear about what pupils already know, which hinders progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders knowing families well and staff receiving regular updates to identify risks such as domestic violence and online dangers.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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