Silverhill Primary School, Derby

In its own words: "Through engaging experiences, we promote self-esteem and nurture inquisitive minds. By valuing creativity, individuality and celebrating every success, no matter how small, children can follow their passions and strengths. Through our curriculum, we intend that every child will be a curious learner who loves to play, explore and is inspired to be creative."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Silverhill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 70% in Derby and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 78% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 61 families put Silverhill Primary School as their first choice and 178 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Silverhill Primary School are Mickleover Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 90% maths); Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good); Ravensdale Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 78% maths); and Hackwood Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 87% maths).

Silverhill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Silverhill Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 92% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (98%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (90%).

5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (6%).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Silverhill Primary School.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ladybank Road Shops (opposite), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Silverhill Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 62 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derby (267).

In 2024/25, Silverhill Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Silverhill Primary School are Murray Park Community School (0.9 miles) and Littleover Community School (1.4 miles).