Silcoates School

Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, WF2 0PD

Independent school for ages 2–19 in Wrenthorpe. Mixed intake, United Reformed Church.

Silcoates School is a non-selective independent United Reformed Church school in West Yorkshire, in Wakefield local authority, for boys and girls aged 2 to 19. It has nursery and sixth-form provision and around 510 pupils.

Its ISI inspection in December 2024 found standards met, including safeguarding.

The school describes the 'Silcoates self' as ambitious, strong, creative and curious. It says its child-centred approach encourages exploration, curiosity and creativity, with pre-school, junior, senior and sixth-form stages supporting pupils as they grow.

Ages 2–19 · All-through

514 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Mixed

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