Financial Information
At Silver Birch Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that public funds are managed responsibly and used effectively to provide the best possible education and outcomes for our pupils.
Financial Benchmarking
The Department for Education provides a financial benchmarking service which enables schools to compare their income and expenditure with that of similar schools across England.
You can view Silver Birch Primary School's benchmarking information here:
Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS)
The Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) helps schools demonstrate sound financial management and ensure that public money is being used effectively.
The Governing Body reviews and approves the school's SFVS submission annually.
Local Authority Audit
Silver Birch Primary School is subject to regular financial oversight and audit processes to ensure compliance with financial regulations and the effective use of public funds.
The school was audited by the Local Authority during the Autumn Term 2025. The audit provided independent assurance regarding the school's financial management, governance arrangements and internal controls.
Employee Salary Information
In accordance with statutory school website requirements, local authority maintained schools must publish annually the number of employees earning more than £100,000 per year in £10,000 salary bands.
As of 1 September 2026, no employees at Silver Birch Primary School earn more than £100,000 per year.
Value for Money
The Governing Body and school leaders regularly review expenditure to ensure that resources are used efficiently and that spending decisions deliver the greatest possible benefit for pupils. Financial decisions are aligned with the school's improvement priorities and are subject to robust monitoring and challenge.
Pupil Premium
Silver Birch Primary School receives Pupil Premium funding from the Department for Education to support eligible pupils and help close attainment gaps. The school carefully plans, monitors and evaluates the use of this funding to ensure it has a positive impact on pupils' academic achievement, attendance, wellbeing and wider opportunities.
Further information can be found on our Pupil Premium page, including our current strategy statement and details of how funding is spent.
PE and Sport Premium Funding
Silver Birch Primary School receives PE and Sport Premium funding to improve the quality of physical education, sport and physical activity across the school. This funding is used to enhance opportunities for pupils, develop staff expertise, provide additional extra-curricular activities and promote healthy, active lifestyles.
Further information can be found on our PE and Sport Premium page, including details of expenditure and the impact of the funding.