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Silver End Academy

Braintree, CM8 3RZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
33%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#13,108
of 13,686 nationally

About Silver End Academy

Silver End Academy is a state primary school in Braintree, Essex, serving 370 pupils aged 4 to 11 under headteacher Sarah Meares. Within the local authority, it ranks 356th out of 444 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half of its peer group. The top-performing schools in the same area include St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester, Stambridge Primary School, and Great Totham Primary School, each achieving the highest possible ranking scores. Silver End Academy is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 56 applications for 45 places and 42 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.24. This suggests that despite its middling local rank, the school retains solid demand from local families, likely due to its specific strengths and community fit.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Witham, Braintree, CM8 3RZ
HeadteacherSarah Meares
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils370
Free School Meals (FSM)21.1%
School Capacity370 / 440 (84% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallICT SuiteArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsFootballCricketCross CountryDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:05

Breakfast club

07:40-08:30

After-school care

15:05-17:30

Source: silverendschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver End Academy

Silver End Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.