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

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School Type

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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:18%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:71%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:2%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:3%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

52%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:85%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:23%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:11%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

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Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

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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At Silverdale Sixth Form we passionately believe that a broad and balanced curriculum is important in the development of young minds and bodies. It enhances our students’ experience in class, develops lifelong skills and provides the essential qualities that set our students apart when applying for university, apprenticeships or employment. To this end, alongside our academic programmes we offer a wide variety of enrichment options. These include:

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Future Learn MOOCs
Hospital Volunteering and Work Experience

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthoritySheffield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed