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Silcoates School
Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD, Wakefield
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
514
Capacity
800
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Faith
United Reformed Church
Summary
With limited published data, the school currently shows challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 30.5 and a 0% pass rate for grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parents may wish to consider these factors when evaluating the educational environment for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 30.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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53.69462, -1.53060 · WF2 0PD
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108303
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.silcoates.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Silcoates School rated by Ofsted?
Silcoates School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Silcoates School a good school?
Silcoates School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Silcoates School in GCSEs?
Silcoates School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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