The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.7
12.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
28.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,451
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 13.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jim Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bents Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBents Green School
Special school · Very close
Broad Elms School
Special school · 410m away
High Storrs School
Secondary · 848m away
Ecclesall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 1.4km away
Dobcroft Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Silverdale School a selective school?
No. Silverdale School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Silverdale School's Ofsted rating?
Silverdale School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Silverdale School?
Silverdale School currently has 1,451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silverdale School take?
Silverdale School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Silverdale School?
Silverdale School is in Sheffield, S11 9QH, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Silverdale School have a sixth form?
Yes, Silverdale School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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