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Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, Durham, DH7 7LF, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.5 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational foundation, particularly with 52% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. However, only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, it ranks better than 25% of schools in the area, reflecting a positive environment for children aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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54.77751, -1.64363 · DH7 7LF
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN123350
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.silvertreeprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2018.
Is Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery scores 24.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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