How many pupils does Silverwood School have?

Silverwood School has 473 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Silverwood School's Ofsted rating?

Silverwood School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).

How does Silverwood School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Silverwood School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Silverwood School?

Silverwood School is located at Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2QQ.

Silverwood School

Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2QQ

Good

Inspected 3 July 2023

Good

Ofsted

KS2 expected

4–19

Ages

473

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Silverwood School

Silverwood School is a community special school in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 473 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wiltshire →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 473
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 July 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

38.2%

Free school meals

8.8%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

92%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.8%

Overall absence

22.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

78.83

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +11.8 vs 2023/24

6.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

131.72

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +9.8 vs 2023/24

£46,464

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,219 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

9.59

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£27,723

Spend per pupil

£27,152

Income per pupil

39%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2QQ
Phone: 01380850309
Head Teacher: Sean McKeown
Website: www.silverwood.wilts.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Silverwood School?: Silverwood School is a community special school in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Silverwood School have?: Silverwood School has 473 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Silverwood School's Ofsted rating?: Silverwood School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).
How does Silverwood School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Silverwood School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Silverwood School?: Silverwood School is located at Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2QQ.

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