Open Independent United Reformed Church Mixed

Silcoates School

Silcoates Lane, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD
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Silcoates School
West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD
514 Pupils
800 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
— FSM %
279 Boys
235 Girls
About Silcoates School

Silcoates School is a Not applicable Independent schools serving West Yorkshire and the surrounding area in Wakefield with a United Reformed Church character. The school for pupils aged 2–19 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 514 pupils on roll. School capacity: 800. Current headteacher: Phil King.

Information on Silcoates School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Wakefield and Rothwell
Ward Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character United Reformed Church
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 3 / 105
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1919
UKPRN 10005841
URN 108303
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Silcoates School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in West Yorkshire, Wakefield.
Silcoates School has 514 pupils, with a capacity of 800.
Silcoates School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The admissions policy at Silcoates School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Silcoates School has a United Reformed Church religious character.
The Headmaster at Silcoates School is Mr Phil King.
Silcoates School is at Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Silcoates School: Has a sixth form.
Silcoates School is currently open.
Contact
Headmaster
Mr Phil King
Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD
01924291614
www.silcoates.org.uk
Location
WF2 0PD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108303
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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