The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a United Reformed Church school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.5
13.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
21% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- United Reformed Church
Numbers
- Pupils
- 514
- Capacity
- 64%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mr Phil King (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Silcoates Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHall Cliffe Primary School
Independent · 376m away
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Primary · 389m away
Jerry Clay Academy
Primary · 556m away
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Pupil referral unit · 927m away
Wrenthorpe Academy
Primary · 968m away
Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Primary · 1.5km away
St Michael's CofE Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Silcoates School a selective school?
No. Silcoates School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Silcoates School?
Silcoates School currently has 514 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silcoates School take?
Silcoates School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Silcoates School?
Silcoates School is in West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Silcoates School have a sixth form?
Yes, Silcoates School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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