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Silcoates School

Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD

Independent school · Ages 2–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Inspection
ISI inspected

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30.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
30.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
41.8%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

30.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2335.946.4
2023/2436.846.4
2024/2530.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available0.00
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
1.23
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.43
A*-A Grades
23.4%
A*-B Grades
52.1%
AAB+ %
10.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 33 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Pinderfields Hospital PRU
0.93 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
1.86 km away · Further education
Outwood Grange Academy
1.91 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Wakefield Girls' High School
1.97 km away · Other independent school
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
2.04 km away · Other independent school

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About Silcoates School

Silcoates School is a secondary school in West Yorkshire, Wakefield. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.4. The school has around 514 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Silcoates Lane, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD | More schools in Wakefield

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Frequently asked questions about Silcoates School

What are Silcoates School's latest exam results?
Silcoates School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Silcoates School located?
Silcoates School is a secondary school in West Yorkshire, Wakefield (WF2 0PD).
How many pupils attend Silcoates School?
Silcoates School has around 514 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Silcoates School with other schools?
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