- More than 30 languages are spoken by pupils at this comprehensive in the southwest of Sheffield and every year the school holds a diversity dress-up day where everyone wears something that represents “who you are”. Bilingual or multilingual students are encouraged to gain GCSEs or A-levels in their native language.
- High attainment (39 per cent of A-levels achieved A*/A in 2024) is matched by a stimulating extracurricular programme — including inter-form and schoolwide contests such as MasterChef.
- Teams and individuals have had national sporting success in netball and gymnastics.
- In the sixth form, students are encouraged to balance their studies with hospital volunteering, work experience, mentoring younger pupils or joining sports clubs and societies, from debating to fundraising.
- Silverdale School was commended in the category for Comprehensive School of the Year in the North 2025 and awarded North State Secondary School of the Decade 2021
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