Silverdale Primary Academy
Newcastle, ST5 6PB · Staffordshire · primary school
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88th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 7.2/10 against 2,153 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Silverdale Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art and Craft, Science, Games, Forest School, Mindfulness, and Lego clubs. Sports include football, netball, cricket, archery, gymnastics, and multi-sports. Arts and music offer singing, guitar, and ukulele lessons. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 152 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable? What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Silverdale Primary Academy
Overview
Silverdale Primary Academy is described as a “warm and caring school” with a strong inclusive ethos where pupils feel equal and welcome. The report highlights high expectations for behaviour and achievement, supported by a “detailed, well-organised curriculum” that builds effectively from Nursery to Year 6.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with effective early interventions ensuring pupils develop into “fluent readers” and fostering a “love of reading”.
- Staff and pupils create a supportive environment with a “family feel”, where bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
- The school is “ambitious for all pupils”, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing accurate identification and effective support.
- Early years provision offers a “positive start” with high-quality interactions and engaging environments that help children thrive.
- Staff feel valued and supported by the trust, benefiting from effective training and consideration of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teacher input in lessons does not always meet the needs of all pupils, causing some to struggle with remembering key subject knowledge.
- Connections to prior learning are not always made explicit in the wider curriculum, hindering pupils’ ability to link new learning to what they already know.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective” and that the school has created an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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