Silcoates School, West Yorkshire
Silcoates School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in West Yorkshire. It has an United Reformed Church religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Silcoates School in detail
Silcoates School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "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."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Silcoates School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Silcoates School are Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School (1.1 miles, selective); Wakefield Girls' High School (1.2 miles, selective); Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield (1.3 miles, selective); and Paradise Primary School (3.9 miles, Good, selective).
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory SchoolWakefield Girls' High SchoolQueen Elizabeths School WakefieldParadise Primary School
Where pupils go next
Of the 42 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 67% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 21% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 105 pupils (20.3%) received SEN support and 3 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Silcoates School, 80 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
6 December 2024
Routine Inspection
30 January 2024
Regulatory Compliance
16 October 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 November 2016
Focused Compliance Inspection
22 November 2016
About
Silcoates School is a co-educational independent school in the village of Wrenthorpe near Wakefield, England.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£12,843 to £21,735
depending on year group
| Senior School and Sixth Form | £21,735 a year |
| Junior School, Years 5 & 6 | £17,694 a year |
| Years 3 & 4 | £14,625 a year |
| Years Reception, 1 & 2 | £12,843 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Wakefield - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Silcoates School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Silcoates School
Silcoates School celebrates Strong GCSE results
20 Aug 2026
A Standout Year of A Level Results at Silcoates
13 Aug 2026
Read all about it…The first edition of our school newspaper is here!
14 May 2026
Silcoates School marks another year of outstanding GCSE success
21 Aug 2025
Meet Incoming Head, Mr King
15 Aug 2025
Silcoates Students Shine with Outstanding A Level Results
14 Aug 2025
From Silcoates School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Silcoates School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wakefield is 13 (the median across 157 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
517 pupils
800 places
283 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - West Yorkshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Yorkshire
Across Wakefield council
Places available
4,300
Applications
3,912
Got 1st preference
90.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All secondary applications across Wakefield council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
105
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
20.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
517
Total Pupils
276
Boys
241
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Silcoates School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Silcoates School
What are GCSE results like at Silcoates School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Silcoates School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Silcoates School last inspected?
Silcoates School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2024.
How many pupils go to Silcoates School?
Silcoates School has around 517 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Silcoates School?
Silcoates School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Silcoates School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wakefield is 13 (the median across 157 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Silcoates School?
Silcoates School is at Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)