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Silverdale School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Silverdale School is a academy converter secondary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1451 pupils, and a capacity of 1600 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,451

Pupils

1,600

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Silverdale School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Silverdale School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sheffield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Silverdale School — School Information

Full address
Bents Crescent, Sheffield, S11 9QH
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.1% of pupils
DfE URN
139167

Other Secondary Schools in Sheffield

If Silverdale School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Silverdale School

Is Silverdale School oversubscribed?

Silverdale School is operating close to its capacity of 1600 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Silverdale School?

Admission to Silverdale School is managed by Sheffield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Silverdale School cover?

Silverdale School is a secondary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Silverdale School?

Silverdale School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.