Silverdale School

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Sheffield, S119QH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.58
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 81.3%
Continue in education or training
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 October 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bents Crescent
Sheffield, S119QH
Phone
1142369991
Website
silverdale.chorustrust.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139167
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bents Crescent, Sheffield, S11 9QH
Website
https://www.silverdale.chorustrust.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,466
Free School Meals
13.2% (194 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
57.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.7
English Attainment 8:
11.5
Maths Attainment 8:
11.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.7
Ebacc English:
98.7%
Ebacc Entry:
33.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
67.4%
Ebacc Languages:
61.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.58
Progress 8 Range:
0.39 to 0.77
University Progression:
61.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
61%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
180 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.3 (+29.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
57.9 (+18.4 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
33.5 (+14.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.58 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
92 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
183
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,466 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(25 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(25 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(61 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Outstanding Achievement for All"

Everyone feels welcomed and belongs Everyone feels known and cared for Everyone’s talents are nurtured and their achievements celebrated Everyone experiences outstanding teaching/training and support Everyone achieves beyond expectation Everyone is prepared for the future and plays a positive part in society

Head Teacher's Message

Jim Smith, Headteacher, introduces Silverdale as a comprehensive school and sixth form in the south-west of Sheffield and highlights its ethos of Outstanding Achievement for All, strong teaching, a broad and balanced curriculum, exceptional pastoral care, and an inclusive, diverse community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dance Choir Soul Band Netball Duke of Edinburgh's Awards MasterChef

Sports

Netball

Facilities

State-of-the-art sports facilities Academic facilities Facilities available to hire

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum taught by subject specialist teachers Broad and varied curriculum Curriculum supports high achievement across subjects

SEND Provision

Integrated Resource for Deaf Students providing education, health and care planning; communication approaches include oral English, British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Supported English; staff includes qualified teachers of the deaf and a deaf instructor; timetables mix mainstream lessons with resource base; access arrangements for exams; education focuses on language development; opportunities for vocational qualifications in key stage 4; transition support with hospitals and audiology; deaf awareness sessions for peers.

Admissions Criteria

Sixth Form admissions follow the Sheffield Local Authority process; applications should be made via Sheffield Progress (open from 1 December to 31 January); entry requirements: 5 subjects at grades 4–9 including English and maths, plus any subject-specific entry requirements; priority for students predicted to meet these criteria who attend a Chorus Education Trust school; internal deadlines may apply; courses subject to change depending on demand and staffing. Additional admissions information is provided for Year 7 in relation to Sheffield City Council policies.

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