Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery
Address: Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham
Town/City: Durham
Postcode: DH7 7LF
Telephone Number: 01913 730622
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2006

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Helen Grainger
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 201 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 43.5%

Location and administration

URN: 123350
DfE Number: 840/3519
UKPRN: 10075601
UPRN: 100110741722
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Deerness (E05016171)

Easting & Northing: 423021E, 542569N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 46' 41.33" N 1° 38' 36.53" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQ9H4+7J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Graeme Adcock - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 22 April 2026. Term runs until 21 April 2030.
  • Mrs Jemma Gallagher - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Grainger - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Helen Howe - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Mrs Pamela Monaghan - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Catherine Peverall - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 November 2029.
  • Faye Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 November 2027.
  • Mrs Liane Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2028.