Located in Tipton, Silvertrees Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Silvertrees Academy currently has around 328 pupils on roll, which is about 121% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.1% boys and 54.9% girls. Around 36.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.1%. pakistani pupils make up about 17.7% , followed by indian at 10.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Silvertrees Road, Tipton, DY4 8NH |
| Website: | www.silvertreesacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01215571923 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ruth Turvey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140792 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 328 |
| Number of Boys: | 148 |
| Number of Girls: | 180 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.10% | 115 |
| Pakistani | 17.70% | 58 |
| Indian | 10.70% | 35 |
| Bangladeshi | 7.90% | 26 |
| Other White | 6.10% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.60% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.00% | 13 |
| African | 3.40% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 2.40% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 6 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Infant School Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | - not rated | 32 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 32 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ACE Academy Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra High School and Sixth Form Centre Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mons Hill School 111 Wren's Hill Road , DY1 3SB | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , DY4 8SW | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Choices First Floor Newey Business Pk , Sedgley Road West DY4 8AH | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Midland Oak School Bloomfield Road , DY4 9AH | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomfield School 178 Bloomfield Road , Tipton DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green College 178 Bloomfield Road , DY4 9ER | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.