Welcome to Silverdale School
Welcome to Silverdale Sixth Form.Selecting a Sixth Form is one of the most important decisions that you will make after your GCSEs. Here at Silverdale Sixth Form our students thrive and flourish, both academically and personally, in a welcoming and supportive learning community. Ofsted rated Silverdale Sixth Form as ‘Outstanding’ in the most recent inspection.Silverdale Sixth Form has a track record of high achievement and success, centred on a close relationship between teachers and students. Our students enjoy learning with highly experienced members of staff across a wide range of subjects. The Sixth Form staff team works with students to check on their progress and wellbeing, with assistance and support offered when it is required.I am proud to be Head of Silverdale Sixth Form, a vibrant and exciting place to learn, develop and grow as an individual. I thank you for your interest in joining us and hope to welcome you into our Sixth Form in the future.David DalrympleHead of Silverdale Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,451 Total
No. of Boys
739 (50.9%)
No. of Girls
712 (49.1%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
28.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
12.54%
A*/A grades
41.92%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
95%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
52%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Break
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Day
May 4 - May 4
Spring Bank Holiday
May 25 - May 29
Summer Break
Jul 21 - Aug 31
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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