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Silverdale School

Foundation special school · Wallsend · NE28 0HG

Ages 3–16 · 138 pupils · North Tyneside

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

6.7

Overall absence

16.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-04-09

Category of concern

Special measures

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership and management
Inadequate
Safeguarding effective
No

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.93
−20+2
Attainment 86.7
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+5%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.2

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
97.0
Avg scaled score — maths
92.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence16.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)47.4%
Unauthorised9.4%
Authorised absence
7.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
9.0%
Enrolments in measure
156

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

138 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
138
Boys / girls
111 / 27
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
138 / 150 (92%)
Free school meals
80.4%
FSM pupils
111
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation special school

Age range

Ages 3–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Miss Emma Webster

Location

Address
Langdale Gardens, Howdon
Postcode
NE28 0HG
Town
Wallsend
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
North Tyneside
District
North Tyneside
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation special school, Ages 3–16, in Wallsend, North Tyneside, 138 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school. Free school meals: 80.4%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Wallsend
18
Academies among open schools in Wallsend
61% (11)
Open schools in NE28
19
Open schools in North Tyneside LA
87

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WallsendNear NE28

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    • FSM41.9%
    • Demand1.00

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    • FSM26.2%
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    • FSM47.4%
    • Demand1.00

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Contact

Headteacher
Miss Emma Webster
Telephone
01916053230
Website
http://www.silverdaleschool.com

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