King Ecgbert School vs Silverdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Ecgbert School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,575 students
Silverdale School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,491 students
| Measure | King Ecgbert School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Silverdale School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #41 of 366 | #15 of 366 |
| National rank | #645 of 4,090 | #354 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,575 | 1,491 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,575 | 1,491 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 131.6% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.1 | 56.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.1% | 70.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.6% | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | 5.06 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | 40.4 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk/ | www.silverdale.chorustrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Silverdale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 79.2).
- •King Ecgbert School is the larger school with 1,575 students compared with 1,491.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is King Ecgbert School better than Silverdale School?
On the Success Index (England), Silverdale School ranks higher (87.2 vs 79.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are King Ecgbert School and Silverdale School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Ecgbert School: 1,575. Silverdale School: 1,491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Ecgbert School and Silverdale School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
King Ecgbert School is 41st of 366 and Silverdale School is 15th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).