Silvertrees Academy
Silvertrees Road, Tipton, DY4 8NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Silvertrees Academy is a primary school in Tipton for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2024, report published 17 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils and their families are warmly greeted at Silvertrees Academy. Everyone is valued. Diversity is celebrated. The school sets high expectations for all pupils' achievement, particularly in reading. Pupils meet these expectations. Each day they live the school motto 'Be the best you can be'. There is a strong culture of safeguarding and well-being across the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils are happy and safe. The school sets high expectations of pupils' behaviour and conduct. Staff ensure pupils follow the 'golden rules'. During lessons, pupils listen attentively and engage highly in learning. Established routines and expectations make for harmonious social times. Pupil play leaders support younger pupils to play kindly together, which they do. Staff deal with rare incidents of poor behaviour effectively. They encourage pupils to reflect on the impact of their behaviour on others. An exceptional personal development offer broadens pupils' experiences. Pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities, such as school councillors and eco leaders. Trips and visits deepen learning of the curriculum. A wide range of clubs are popular and well attended by pupils. For example, board games, gardening, art and sports clubs. These help pupils to develop new talents and interests.
Pupil numbers and mix
314 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Silvertrees Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Green Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Foxyards Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SILVERTREES ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ruth Turvey
- Phone
- 01215571923
- Address
- Silvertrees Road, Tipton, DY4 8NH
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- URN
- 140792
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.