Is Silkmore Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 128th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Silkmore Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Silkmore Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Silkmore Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Silkmore Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Silkmore Primary Academy

Exeter Street, Stafford, ST17 4EG

Local ranking128th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 197
Boys: 126 (50%)
Girls: 126 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (120% full)
SEND: 17.8%
FSM Eligible: 50.8%
EAL: 12.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 15.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,545/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.1%
White Other: 5.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 4.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.6%
Black African: 3.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Other: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 2.1%

70.1%

White British

5.2%

White Other

4.6%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01785333930

office@silkmoreacademy.co.uk

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Exeter Street

Stafford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 142014
UKPRN: 10049639
Establishment No.: 2018
Trust: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST

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