Draycott Drive, Mickleover, Derby DE3 0QE
10 simple reasons to choose Silverhill Primary School
State primary school (Community School).
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Silverhill Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the 6 best independent or state primaries within a 3 mile radius. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 34% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. School participates in the Eco Schools programme; Green Flag and Ambassador Status.
Out of school hours care from 8.00am to 6.00pm provided by external contractors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are extra help sessions for some subjects and a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
Find another school near Silverhill Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Derby Grammar Primary School (2.4 miles); Derby High Primary School (2.5 miles); Emmanuel School, Derby (4.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Wren Park Primary School (2.3 miles); Griffe Field Primary School (2.9 miles); St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby (3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Derby Grammar School (2.4 miles); Derby High School (2.5 miles); Repton School (6.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Littleover Community School (2.6 miles); Landau Forte College (4.6 miles); Chellaston Academy (7.4 miles).