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Your silcoates self is ambitious

Your silcoates self is strong

Your silcoates self is creative

Your silcoates self is curious

There is no greater skill in life than to be comfortable in your own skin. We’ve got the tools to support your growth, and help you become your best Silcoates self.

Discover Your Silcoates Self

From the first steps of exploration to the mastery of your art

Ages 3+

Pre-School

Our child centered approach encourages exploration, curiosity and creativity. The dedicated and friendly Pre-School team support pupils through their first steps of exploration, in an open-hearted, kind and nurturing community.

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Ages 4-11

Junior School

Our Junior School nurtures pupils to become intellectually and emotionally curious, with a fundamental desire to achieve. Pupils are given limitless academic, social and cultural opportunities to flourish and prepare for life in Senior School.

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Ages 11-16

Senior School

Our small class sizes, and outstanding pastoral support, means pupils are supported and encouraged to pursue their passions and be outrageously ambitious independent learners. Pupils are supported and encouraged to be straight talking, unpretentious, hardworking and trustworthy, and are given the tools and support to prepare for life after Senior School.

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Ages 16-18

Sixth Form

Our Sixth Form is an environment where confidence, articulacy, aspiration and leadership skills are nurtured, recognised and celebrated inside and outside the classroom. Pupils become masters of their art, and are given the support and tools to follow their dreams and aspirations.

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Opportunity around every corner

Silcoatians are never on their own; they are supported, listened to and known as individuals. Our outstanding pastoral support, coupled with first class teaching, extensive co-curriculum programme, and kind and nurturing community, provide all pupils with the opportunity to fulfil and even exceed their academic, creative and sporting potential. It means something to walk through our gates; to call yourself a Silcoatian.

Our Academic Ethos

Silcoates At a Glance

43% 43% of A level students achieved the top A* and A grades in 2024

We are delighted with our child’s exam results and her attitude to learning this year. She has thrived in her first year at Silcoates, and we are extremely grateful to all her teachers, in helping her achieve her full potential.

Parents of Year 7 Pupil

45% achieved grades 9 – 7 (Equivalent to A* - A) in their GCSEs in 2024.

As well as traditional academic routes, Upper Sixth pupils have gone on to study at Pilot School, been awarded places on the ‘Deloitte Bright Start scheme’ & joined the Bank of England graduate scheme.

Mr C M Wainman MA Head

100% A level Pass Rate in 2024

pupils reach their academic and personal potential and develop an appropriate range of skills as well as pursuing their individual interests and talents

ISI Inspection Team

Our guide was a true gentleman, so obliging, patient, and helpful. And we can’t think of a finer role model for our children to aspire to follow.

Prospective Family

97% of A level university applicants achieved their first choice university in 2024

leaders fulfil the school’s aims through their nurturing and pro-active pastoral care, and provision of a balanced curriculum and wide range of extra-curricular activities

ISI Inspection Team