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Silverdale School
Bents Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QH, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.4 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,451
Capacity
1,600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 12% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 82%, and 81% progress to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is 47%, which may indicate room for improvement in certain subjects, overall parent satisfaction appears to be high.
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Last inspected: 6 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.7 | Top 12% UK |
| 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%. | 82% | Top 14% UK |
| 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%. | 70% | Top 9% UK |
| 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%. | 47% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 48% | Top 20% |
Based on 176 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.8%
Asian Pakistani9.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Asian Other3.9%
Black African3.9%
White Other3.4%
Asian Chinese3.4%
Other3.2%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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53.35173, -1.53071 · S11 9QH
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139167
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Silverdale School rated by Ofsted?
Silverdale School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 October 2022.
Is Silverdale School a good school?
Silverdale School scores 74.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Silverdale School in GCSEs?
Silverdale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.7. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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