Silverdale School, Wallsend
Silverdale School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Wallsend. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Silverdale School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Silverdale School are Silverdale School (under 0.1 miles); Beacon Hill School (1.5 miles, Good); Groundwork South and North Tyneside (1.6 miles, Good); and Parkside House School (2.1 miles).
Silverdale SchoolBeacon Hill SchoolGroundwork South and North TynesideParkside House School
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Silverdale School (as of April 2026): 83% would recommend the school, 67% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (67%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 22 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 82% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 68% to a further education college and 5% into work.
Who goes there
80.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Silverdale School has an education, health and care plan (138 of 138 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Silverdale School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Howdon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Silverlink Shopping Park (w-bound), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Silverdale School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Silverdale School issued 85 suspensions, 66.9 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoThis judgement is from November 2017, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school is making genuine progress under new leadership, with improving systems for knowing which pupils are in school and better staff training in managing difficult behaviour. Primary phase pupils thrive in a welcoming environment. The school is working closely with external professionals and the local authority to strengthen safeguarding and create a more structured, purposeful school day.
Key Strengths
- New executive leadership team is driving improvements with external expertise in safeguarding, behaviour and autism support
- Safeguarding culture is strengthening with better staff communication systems and professional support
- Early positive signs from new behaviour policy with staff training in de-escalation techniques
- Primary phase pupils are friendly, welcoming and engaged
Areas for Improvement
- Poor attendance rates are increasing with high levels of persistent and severe absence
- Too many secondary pupils spend excessive time out of lessons and use of derogatory language remains common
- Curriculum lacks ambition and depth; foundational skills in reading, writing and maths not sufficiently supported
- Staff expectations of pupils remain too low and behaviour management is still inconsistent
- Personal development lessons (PHSE, careers, outdoor education) are regularly cancelled
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is becoming more effective - pupils now feel safe and have trusted adults to talk to, but some staff still have gaps in understanding the risks pupils face.
Silverdale School is a special measures school that has experienced leadership changes and is beginning to show early signs of improvement under new executive leadership, though significant work remains across safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and curriculum quality.
At a Glance
80.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 8% to 0% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Silverdale School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Silverdale School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Silverdale School is in North Tyneside; for families living there:
Apply to North Tyneside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 39
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 29 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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 North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 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
92%
Near capacity
138 pupils
150 places
12 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wallsend
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wallsend
Across North Tyneside council
Places available
1,743
Applications
1,685
Got 1st preference
84.3%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All secondary applications across North Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
138
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Silverdale School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
138
Total Pupils
111
Boys
27
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
6.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,017
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
20.4%
Overall absence
47.6%
Persistent absence
147
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Silverdale School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Silverdale School
What are GCSE results like at Silverdale School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Silverdale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.3. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Silverdale School's Ofsted rating?
Silverdale School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Silverdale School?
No fixed boundary. When Silverdale School is oversubscribed, North Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Silverdale School?
Silverdale School has around 138 pupils on roll. 80% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Silverdale School have specialist SEN provision?
Silverdale School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Silverdale School?
20.4% of sessions were missed at Silverdale School in 2024/25. 47.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Silverdale School?
Apply through North Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming Silverdale School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Silverdale School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 29 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 North Tyneside is 12 (the median across 84 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Silverdale School?
Silverdale School is at Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)