Silverdale School
Sheffield, S11 9QH · Sheffield · secondary school
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6th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.0/10 against 728 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 75.3 · 93 | 30% | 2.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.58 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 61.3 · 93 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Silverdale School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.58 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, Homework Club, Student Council, Student panels, Student Receptionists, and Prom Committee. Instrument lessons are available, and Year 12 students visit Longshaw Art. An after-school club is provided.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,491 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards? What specific support is available for students who need help with homework? How does the after-school club operate on days with late finishes?
What Ofsted said about Silverdale School
Overview
Silverdale School is described as a diverse learning community where pupils from the sixth form, the integrated resource for hearing impairment, and Years 7 to 11 are happy in each other’s company. The report highlights that leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and that teachers’ plans ensure all can access the broad curriculum. Pupils display purposeful behaviour and respect for staff, contributing to an environment where bullying is rare.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced from Year 7 to Year 13, with clear aspirations for pupils to be ready for their next steps, including local employment opportunities.
- Sixth-form provision is rated Outstanding, with students encouraged to have high aspirations and supported through roles such as paired readers and bi-lingual ambassadors.
- Teachers use ‘responsive teaching’ strategies to check pupil understanding, and literacy is given high priority across subjects, with struggling readers identified quickly.
- Staff feel well supported and proud to work at the school, benefiting from a collegiate approach and time for ‘professional learning visits’.
- Extra-curricular clubs are well attended, and leaders provide clear advice on moving to colleges or university, including support for pupils with SEND.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that behaviour systems are well understood and consistently applied by staff, as some pupils feel they are not treated fairly at social times.
- Leaders should ensure that all staff know how their subjects form part of the overall approach to assessment at key stage 3, which is currently less developed than for older pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems for staff checks, fortnly referral panel meetings, and training that accounts for issues specific to the school.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.9 |
| 2024/25 | 56.7 |
| 2025/26 | 61.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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