Silcoates School

A other independent school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Silcoates School.

West Yorkshire, WF20PD Age 2-19 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

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Alternative Provision schools

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Independent schools

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Silcoates Lane
Wrenthorpe
West Yorkshire, WF20PD
Phone
1924291614
Website
silcoates.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108303
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD
Website
www.silcoates.org.uk
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
United Reformed Church
School status
Open
Capacity
800 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
549
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (3 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
549 pupils
2-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

ambitious strong creative curious spirit

The spiritual ethos of the School is broadly Christian, in line with our foundation, but we are a community open to families of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Silcoates School – a place where every young person is known, supported, and encouraged to become the very best version of themselves. Our small class sizes and attentive pastoral care help each pupil as an individual, and our vast range of co-curricular opportunities empower students to shine with the Silcoates spirit.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Rugby Hockey Cricket Netball Tennis Basketball Football

Facilities

60-acre campus on the outskirts of Wakefield with on-site parking for over 150 vehicles Outdoor facilities include a Hockey Astro Pitch and a multi-use games area with four Netball courts and First XI Cricket wicket, plus a sports pavilion with home and away changing facilities Indoor facilities include a sports hall with four lanes of Cricket nets and spaces for Netball, Tennis, Basketball and 5-a-side Football 18-metre swimming pool with male and female changing facilities, spectator seating and optional lane ropes; customers must arrange their own qualified lifeguard Lifeguard provision arranged by the school’s Operations Manager or the customer as noted in pool guidance Contact: Fiona Reed, Operations Manager, 01924 885 252, [email protected]

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum provides a broad, stimulating and balanced education for every pupil, regardless of ability, covering linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic, and creative education. Pupils have flexibility of choice at GCSE and A Level. Paired reading groups, academic clubs and societies, educational visits, house competitions, and lectures by outside speakers are regular features of school life.

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