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Silcoates School
Independent school · Wakefield
| Address | Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–18 |
| Pupils | 517 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | United Reformed Church |
| Phone | 01924291614 |
| Website | https://www.silcoates.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Bank holidays 3 May and 31 May. Autumn and summer terms end 12:30.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 28 Feb 2028 | Fri 7 Apr 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 25 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Mon 24 Apr 2028
3 Jan 2028 bank holiday. Bank holidays 1 May and 29 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior School and Sixth Form | £7,245.00 |
| Junior School, Years 5 & 6 | £5,898.00 |
| Years 3 & 4 | £4,875.00 |
| Years Reception, 1 & 2 | £4,281.00 |
Registration fee: £60.00
Deposit: £250.00
26-27 termly fee including VAT; includes stationery, textbooks, Chromebooks (Senior School), learning support, games and lunches. Pre-School: morning or afternoon session £22.50 + £1 snack; lunch session £7.50 + £3 lunch; after school club £8.00 per hour. Music lessons £27.00 (£22.50 plus VAT) per 30 minutes. Registration fee (£60, non-refundable) and refundable deposit (£250) are from the admissions process page.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Pre-School, Reception, Year 7
Enquire, meet the Head or Head of Junior School, tour, then register with a £60 fee. Children attend a Taster (Welcome) Day with a buddy; from Year 3 they sit an assessment that morning. Year 7 entrants sit a formal entrance exam. Offers are made in writing and accepted with a refundable £250 deposit. Pre-School: registration, sessions form, tour, Welcome Day and settling-in sessions.
- Junior School assessment in Maths and English (Year 3 onwards)
- Senior School Entrance Assessment: Maths, English, Non-Verbal and Verbal Reasoning (Friday 13 November 2026 for September 2027 entry)
- Scholarship Assessment Day for Music and Sport (Friday 22 January 2027)
Offers scholarships.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 - Mirfield/Huddersfield | Mirfield, Huddersfield, Middlestown, Horbury Bridge, Queen Street | 07:30 |
| Route 2 - Holmfirth | Holmfirth, Gate Foot Lane, Upper Cumberworth, Denby Dale, Scissett, Clayton West | 07:25 |
| Route 4 - Monk Fryston | Monk Fryston, South Milford, Garforth, Swillington, Calverley Road, Rothwell | 07:25 |
| Route 5 - Penistone/Hall Green | Penistone, Hoylandswaine, Silkstone Common, Dodworth, Darton, Haigh Roundabout, Newmillerdam, Sandal | 07:17 |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.