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Silcoates School

Other independent school in West Yorkshire (Wakefield).

Pupils
517
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
20.3%
2025/26
Capacity
65%
517 / 800 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Welcome to Silcoates School – a place where every young person is known, supported, and encouraged to become the very best version of themselves. From the first steps of exploration to the mastery of your art, it means something to walk through our gates, to call yourself a Silcoatian.

From Pre-School to Sixth Form, every child is recognised as an individual and our small class sizes, attentive pastoral care, and a culture of kindness mean that everyone is supported towards success and to shine bright with the Silcoates spirit.

Our dedicated staff bring passion and expertise to the classroom, nurturing intellectual curiosity and a genuine love of learning, where we value progress as much as excellence and celebrate every pupils achievement. Learning at Silcoates extends far beyond the classroom.

With a huge range of co-curricular opportunities, from music, sport, and drama to academic clubs and leadership roles, pupils are empowered to discover their passions and develop essential life skills.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Eco Club
  • Netball
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Minecraft
  • Rugby
  • Stem
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
108303
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
United Reformed Church
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Wakefield
Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1919

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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