Silverwood School, Devizes
Silverwood School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Devizes. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Silverwood School in detail
Silverwood School in its own words
In its own words: "At Silverwood School, our vision "Building Community, Inspiring Learning" is central to our commitment of supporting and challenging each pupil to realise their full potential, and belong and contribute to an aspirational and inclusive community."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 9 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Wiltshire
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Silverwood School are Downland School (2.7 miles, Good); Melksham House School (4.5 miles); and Notton House Academy (5.8 miles, Good).
Where pupils go next
Of the 71 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 97% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 41% to a further education college.
Who goes there
38.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%), Asian (6%) and Mixed (5%).
Almost every pupil at Silverwood School has an education, health and care plan (530 of 532 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Silverwood School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rowdeford School (outside), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).
Suspensions and exclusions
Silverwood School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
About
Silverwood School is a special needs community school, near Rowde, Wiltshire, England, for young people with complex needs and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) aged between 5 and 16. The school caters for 130 pupils.
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At a Glance
38.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Latest from Silverwood School
Term 6 Newsletter - Issue 16 & Activities Guide
21 Jul 2026
Term 5 Newsletter - Issue 15 & Activities Guide
22 May 2026
Term 4 Newsletter - Issue 14 & Activities Guide
25 Mar 2026
Wiltshire Council Statutory Notice
23 Feb 2026
Garden & Country Fair
2 Feb 2026
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Silverwood School is in Wiltshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- 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, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 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
Area Demand Pressure - Devizes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Devizes
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,150
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
530
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
532
Total Pupils
361
Boys
171
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
93
Teachers
5.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,977
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.8%
Overall absence
22.8%
Persistent absence
421
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
Questions parents ask about Silverwood School
What are GCSE results like at Silverwood School?
In the 2025 results, pupils at Silverwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Silverwood School's Ofsted rating?
Silverwood School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
What is the catchment area for Silverwood School?
No fixed boundary. When Silverwood School is oversubscribed, Wiltshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Silverwood School?
Silverwood School has around 532 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Silverwood School?
7.8% of sessions were missed at Silverwood School in 2024/25. 22.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Silverwood School?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Silverwood 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 Silverwood 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, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Silverwood School?
Silverwood School is at Rowde, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2QQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)