Silverdale School is a secondary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Silverdale School currently has around 1451 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 73% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bents Crescent, Sheffield, S11 9QH |
| Website: | https://www.silverdale.chorustrust.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01142369991 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sheffield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jim Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139167 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1451 |
| Number of Boys: | 739 |
| Number of Girls: | 712 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.80% | 781 |
| Pakistani | 9.90% | 144 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 58 |
| African | 3.90% | 57 |
| Unclassified | 3.90% | 57 |
| Other Asian | 3.90% | 56 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 49 |
| Chinese | 3.40% | 49 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 47 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 42 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 37 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 21 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 19 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 17 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesall Primary School High Storrs Road , Ecclesall S11 7LG | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesall Primary School High Storrs Road , Ecclesall S11 7LG | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesall Church of England Junior School Ringinglow Road , S11 7PQ | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School Ringinglow Road , S11 7PQ | 2out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dobcroft Junior School Pingle Road , S7 2LN | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallam Middle School Hallam Grange Crescent , S10 4BD | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale School Bents Crescent , S11 9QH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Bents Crescent , S11 9QH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeydale Grange School Hastings Road , S7 2GU | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkwood Secondary School Ringinglow Road , S11 7TB | - not rated | 312 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bents Green School Ringinglow Road , S11 7TB | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bents Green School Ringinglow Road , S11 7TB | - not rated | 312 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Elms School Broad Elms Lane , S11 9RQ | - not rated | 448 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Button Hill , Ecclesall S11 9HJ | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.