Last updated 7 October 2026
School Guide verdict
Silcoates School is a mixed independent secondary in Wakefield, earning a 4-star rating from School Guide. At its 2024 ISI inspection, the quality of pupils' personal development was judged excellent. The school also achieved good ratings across areas including the quality of academic and other achievements.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
This shows current pupil progress from the end of GCSE to A level compared to other pupils in England. This “value added” data measures academic development from one key stage to the next
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
At its 2024 ISI inspection, Silcoates School was judged excellent for the quality of pupils' personal development, and good for both the success of the school and the quality of academic and other achievements.
There are 517 pupils attending the school.
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