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Silverdale School
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- Sheffield S11 9QH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum is broad and varied, ensuring all pupils can access it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is purposeful and respectful, with positive attitudes.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are given time for 'professional learning visits' ensuring shared good practice.
Current Educational Practices: Regular checks through 'responsive teaching' strategies.
Strengths and Challenges: Supportive environment for early career teachers; need formal routes to discuss workload.
Opportunities for Involvement: Various clubs ensure engagement for pupils and parents.
Communication: Parents informed about child's progress through clear systems.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents are happy sending their children to Silverdale.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New assessment strategies being developed for key stage 3.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders should ensure consistent application of behaviour policies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Clear systems and rare bullying incidents.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safe and purposeful environment; safeguarding effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of clubs like dance, choir, soul band, netball.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders encourage high aspirations balancing both.
Career Counselling Services: Clear advice about moving to colleges or university.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strategies in place to foster positive attitudes in sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SENCo provides clear info; adaptations ensure access.
Subjects Offered: Deep dives in subjects include mathematics, physical education, and history.
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About Us
Silverdale School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1466 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Silverdale, we want every student, staff member, parent, and visitor to immediately feel at home, like they belong to the Silverdale community, and like Silverdale is theirs.
We want everyone in our community to stand as one and be proud to call Silverdale home.
Our goal is to get to know each student individually.
We encourage and celebrate this since Silverdale is an academic institution with high standards for all of our students and employees.
All of our students should have the best learning experience possible thanks to our ambitious, vibrant, engaging, innovative instructional methods.
Everyone is future-ready and contributes positively to society.
We feel it is our responsibility to assist in educating young people so they are ready to participate fully as responsible citizens in contemporary British society.
At Silverdale, we want everyone to think of themselves as members of a global society rather than merely Sheffield or even British citizens.
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We want everyone in our community to stand as one and be proud to call Silverdale home.
Our goal is to get to know each student individually.
We encourage and celebrate this since Silverdale is an academic institution with high standards for all of our students and employees.
All of our students should have the best learning experience possible thanks to our ambitious, vibrant, engaging, innovative instructional methods.
Everyone is future-ready and contributes positively to society.
We feel it is our responsibility to assist in educating young people so they are ready to participate fully as responsible citizens in contemporary British society.
At Silverdale, we want everyone to think of themselves as members of a global society rather than merely Sheffield or even British citizens.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 64% | 48% | 58% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 31.10% | - | 18.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 52.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.11 | 3.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.58% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 63 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 50.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.78 | 3.13 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 1 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 4 | 44.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 1 | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 1 | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.47 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 4 | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 3 | 41.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% 10 | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 2 | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.35 | 2.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.48% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 45.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 16% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.22% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.85 | 29.5 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.13 | 30.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.10% | 17.07% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 183 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 63.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.87% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 17.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.47 | 33.8 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.88 | 32.61 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 40.5% | 19.37% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 183 | 349 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 66.73% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.07% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.47% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.93 1 | 30.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.40 1 | 27.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.1% | 13.51% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 156 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 60.07% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 8.86% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 17.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.31 1 | 29.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.47 1 | 29.02 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.9% | 16.39% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 31 | 41.85% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 14.15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.92% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37 | 27.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.32 | 29.45 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 33.1% | 15.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 29 | 48.08% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.83% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 20.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Silverdale School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
