Is Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery a good school?

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Where is Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery located?

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is located in Durham, North East, DH7 7LF.

What age range does Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery serve?

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is a primary community school in Durham, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery has 41% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 102 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 17.7%, 39% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected41%Attendance93.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 102 pupils
SEN support: 24% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 24% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 68/100

Good surroundings

Air quality88/100

Transport access46/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

At Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

50% met the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths.

Attendance at Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery has an overall absence rate of 6.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

The teacher turnover rate at Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is 17.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery has 102 pupils on roll.

39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

24% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Ofsted Rating: Good

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery