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Silver Springs Primary Academy
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Silver Springs Primary Academy
- Primary
- Tameside SK15 1EA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers ensure that pupils learn the phonics knowledge needed to become successful readers.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an ambitious and balanced curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, the order of knowledge is not as well thought out.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff place reading and mathematics at the heart of the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in reading receive support that helps them to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and respond well to teachers’ questions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers make sure that pupils with SEND learn the same curriculum as other pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff deal well with any bullying, teasing or name-calling effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and understand leaders' ‘SHINE’ values.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the support and guidance that they receive.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers provide effective support so that children learn the small chunks of knowledge needed for later learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders work with parents, carers, and other trusts to continually improve teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, leaders are not clear what pupils already know and can do.
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Silver Springs Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 402 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Through their class profiles and our amazing Kidzone, the website is a great location for our kids to stay up to speed on what's happening at school.
Children's doors are opened by Silver Springs Primary Academy.
With a heavy emphasis on ICT as a cross-curricular tool, which both stimulates and facilitates learning at all levels, English and Math make up the core of children's education.
Children may truly change the world if we foster in them an interest in the natural world, a proactive approach to environmental protection, and an understanding of how our daily actions affect the world around us.
Children can develop in confidence and character by being given a safe, secure, and long-lasting atmosphere where they are encouraged to take risks in their learning and where mistakes and blunders are not regarded as obstacles but rather as necessary stepping stones to achievement.
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In addition to offering parents and other visitors a wealth of information about school events, policies, and daily life, we hope that our website will give first-time visitors a true sense of the atmosphere at Silver Springs.
Through their class profiles and our amazing Kidzone, the website is a great location for our kids to stay up to speed on what's happening at school.
Children's doors are opened by Silver Springs Primary Academy.
With a heavy emphasis on ICT as a cross-curricular tool, which both stimulates and facilitates learning at all levels, English and Math make up the core of children's education.
Children may truly change the world if we foster in them an interest in the natural world, a proactive approach to environmental protection, and an understanding of how our daily actions affect the world around us.
Children can develop in confidence and character by being given a safe, secure, and long-lasting atmosphere where they are encouraged to take risks in their learning and where mistakes and blunders are not regarded as obstacles but rather as necessary stepping stones to achievement.
I hope you have fun browsing and learn a lot about Silver Springs Primary Academy that is interesting to you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | 23.4 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 105 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.22% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% 15 | 61.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 7 | 7.39% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 3 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 32 | 61.27% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 1 | 7.48% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | 57.98% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Silver Springs Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1