Silver Springs Primary Academy
88%
Capacity
417
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Silver Springs Primary Academy
Silver Springs Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 417 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Silver Springs Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Deborah Mason, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3938th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 57 in Tameside.
Silver Springs Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 37 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
Silver Springs Primary Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Silver Springs Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Silver Springs Primary Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | School Crescent, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 1EA |
| Headteacher | Deborah Mason |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 417 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 52.8% |
| School Capacity | 417 / 472 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3938th of 13,686
Nationally
569th of 2,065
In North West
15th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
46
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Crescent, Stalybridge
Tameside, SK15 1EA
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