Silverdale School
1091%
Capacity
1,451
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Silverdale School
Silverdale School in Sheffield received an Inadequate rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, a significant downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2017. The inspection judged every assessed category as Inadequate, including quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The most telling exam metric is the school's Progress 8 score of -1.93, which measures how much progress pupils make between the end of primary school and their GCSEs compared with the national average. This places Silverdale 29th out of 29 secondary schools in the Sheffield local authority and in the bottom 1% nationally, ranking 3,126th out of 3,141 schools. For context, the Sheffield local authority average Progress 8 score is -0.4, meaning Silverdale's pupils are falling significantly further behind than their peers across the city.
The school's Attainment 8 score sits at just 6.7, and only 4.5% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSEs (the basics 94 measure). No pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, and the EBacc average point score was 0.16. The Progress 8 breakdown shows particularly weak results in English (-2.64) and maths (-1.58), with open subjects also well below average at -1.47. These figures paint a stark picture of academic underperformance across the board. The school has a very high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 82.7%, which is far above the national average, and this context may be relevant when interpreting the outcomes. The school's capacity is listed at 133, yet it currently has 1,451 pupils on roll, suggesting it is significantly over capacity.
Silverdale offers a wide range of facilities including a sports hall, science labs, gymnasium, library, playing fields, astro turf, theatre, tennis courts, music rooms, and even a chapel. Sports on offer include netball, tennis, gymnastics, rowing, athletics, swimming, and cricket, while clubs include debate, drama, Duke of Edinburgh, coding, science club, and eco club. The school's SEND provision specifically supports social, emotional and mental health needs. For families considering Silverdale, the nearest Outstanding-rated secondary school is Tapton School, 2.7 km away, which has a Progress 8 score of 0.54. Given the current Ofsted rating and exam results, parents may want to investigate what support the school is putting in place to address the issues raised in its most recent inspection, and whether the school's facilities and extracurricular offerings align with their child's needs.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bents Crescent, Sheffield, Sheffield, S11 9QH |
| Headteacher | Jim Smith |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 1,451 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 82.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,451 / 133 (1091% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Inadequate
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-1.93)
3126th of 3,141
Nationally
302nd of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
29th of 29
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British95.3%
- White (other)1.6%
- Mixed1.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Silverdale School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
Contact Information
Bents Crescent, Sheffield
Sheffield, S11 9QH
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