Silcoates School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
549
AGES
3 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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Silcoates School Key Information

How Does The School Perform?

Inspection
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Schools Inspectorate
(06/12/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
94%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths
98%
NATIONAL AVG. 45%
GCSE Grade 5 (strong pass) or above in both English and maths
44%
NATIONAL AVG. 59%
Top grades at GCSE (9-7)
21%
NATIONAL AVG. 17%
3 A levels at AAB or higher inc. two facilitating subjects
36%
NATIONAL AVG. 43.8
Top grades at A level (A*/A)
DATA
GUIDE
Secondary Data
Explained for parents
36.96
A level average point score
NATIONAL AVERAGE 35.6
B
-
Average A level result
NATIONAL AVERAGE B-
+0.1
A level progress score
GCSE to A level
NATIONAL AVERAGE -0.03
Day
Boarding Type
Available
Scholarship Status
£193
to
£515
Day Fees Per Term
23.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 14.1%
Pupils with SEN support
Silcoates School Key Information

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

59% Independent Average Silcoates School 44% GCSE
43% Independent Average Silcoates School 36% A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)

Silcoates School Key Information

Progress Compared With All Other Schools

+ 0.1 A level Progress Score Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)
Silcoates School Historic Exam Results

School Results Over Time

2019 2022 2023 2024 9% 25% 20% 21% 2020 2021 COVID

% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Silcoates Lane
Wrenthorpe
Wakefield
WF2 0PD
+44 (0)1924 291614
Wakefield

School Description

Head's name: Mr Philip Rowe (Headmaster)

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Silcoates School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.


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