Silvertrees Academy
121%
Capacity
328
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Silvertrees Academy
Silvertrees Academy, a state primary school in Sandwell for children aged 3 to 7, was judged Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024. The inspection gave the school a particularly strong mark for personal development, which was rated Outstanding. This is a significant achievement for a school where over a third of pupils (36.5%) are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. The school is notably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 89 applications for 69 places, with 68 of those offers going to first-preference families. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, and the school’s capacity of 270 pupils is already exceeded by its current roll of 328, indicating it is operating well above its official limit.
Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted report rated the quality of education as Good, with behaviour and attitudes also judged Good. The early years provision, catering to the youngest children, was likewise rated Good. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 results — it only goes up to age 7 — the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Sandwell is 60%, providing a benchmark for the primary phase overall. The school’s parent view survey, based on 25 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows strong satisfaction: 92% of parents would recommend the school, and 80% strongly agreed that their child is happy there. Notably, 84% strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 72% strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn.
The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, art studios, a library, and a dining hall, alongside sports such as swimming, rounders, dance, and cricket. Clubs include choir, gardening, chess, and a book club. For children with additional needs, the school provides support for a wide spectrum of conditions, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech, language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, and physical disabilities. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Ocker Hill Infant School, 2.7 km away. Silvertrees Academy is best suited to families in Sandwell seeking a well-regarded infant school with strong pastoral care and a clear focus on personal development, particularly for children who may benefit from its extensive SEND provisions.
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.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian38.1%
- White British35.1%
- Mixed8.2%
- White (other)6.1%
- Black1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Silvertrees Academy
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Silvertrees Road, Tipton
Sandwell, DY4 8NH
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