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Silverdale School
Goodgraded 06/10/2022Ages 11–181,451 pupils
Silverdale School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Sheffield. The school has around 1,451 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/10/2022, Silverdale School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 58.3 and 70% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sheffield can view Silverdale School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/10/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 856.7
England avg 45.1 · was 57.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths70%
England avg 45% · was 69% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths82%
England avg 65% · was 81% in 2023/24
EBacc entry47%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.06
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 40.4
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 39.6
AAB or better30%
Retention99%
Value added+0.25
Above average · 95% CI 0.2 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake13.4%
Free school meals13.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled87%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.9%
Attendance92.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sheffield
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