Silvertrees Academy
121%
Capacity
328
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Silvertrees Academy
Silvertrees Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 328 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (121% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Silvertrees Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ruth Turvey, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
Silvertrees Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 69 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 68 were first-preference applications.
Silvertrees Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (25 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Silvertrees Academy include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Choir, Gardening, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Silvertrees Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Silvertrees Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 8NH |
| Headteacher | Ruth Turvey |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 328 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.5% |
| School Capacity | 328 / 270 (121% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
25 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed69
89
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
68 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
Silvertrees Road, Tipton
Sandwell, DY4 8NH
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