Notre Dame High School vs Silverdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame High School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,491 students
Silverdale School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,491 students
| Measure | Notre Dame High School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Silverdale School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #54 of 366 | #15 of 366 |
| National rank | #806 of 4,090 | #354 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,491 | 1,491 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,491 | 1,491 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 112.3% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.8 | 56.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.8% | 70.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.7% | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.81 | 5.06 |
| A level points per entry | 35.4 | 40.4 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.notredame-high.co.uk/ | www.silverdale.chorustrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Silverdale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 74.6).
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 Notre Dame High School better than Silverdale School?
On the Success Index (England), Silverdale School ranks higher (87.2 vs 74.6 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 Notre Dame High School and Silverdale School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Notre Dame High School: 1,491. Silverdale School: 1,491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Notre Dame High School and Silverdale School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Notre Dame High School is 54th of 366 and Silverdale School is 15th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).