Silverdale School
Academy converter secondary school in Sheffield (Sheffield).
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 Silverdale School. I am delighted that you are taking the time to find out more about our vibrant and successful community. Whether you are a prospective student, parent or carer, we hope this prospectus gives you a real sense of what makes Silverdale such a special place to learn, grow and thrive.
Our school ethos Outstanding Achievement for All continues to guide everything we do. It reflects our belief that every young person, regardless of background or starting point, has the potential to achieve beyond expectations. We are ambitious for all our students, and we work tirelessly to ensure they have every opportunity to thrive.
At the heart of Silverdale's success is the exceptional quality of teaching. We have a team of talented, passionate, and dedicated staff who go above and beyond to inspire students and support their learning. Through expertly delivered lessons and high expectations, our students consistently achieve some of the best academic outcomes in the city and beyond.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Debating
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Hockey
- Mandarin
- Rugby
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Stonewall School ChampionLGBT+ inclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 139167
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Constituency
- Sheffield Hallam
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Keen | Chair of Local Governing Body | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Anna Leonard | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Amie Clifford | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Catherine Sykes | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Matt Lee | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Charlotte Steenbrugge | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Georgia Milne | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kate Peysner Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Anna Leonard Former | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record