Silverdale School, Wallsend
Silverdale School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Wallsend.
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, Good); 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
Who goes there
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.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
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.
Special educational needs provision
Silverdale School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Silverdale School
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.
Does Silverdale School have specialist SEN provision?
Silverdale School provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
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.
Where is Silverdale School?
Silverdale School is at Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG.