Silverwood School

URN: 148145 • Devizes SN10 2QQ

Overview

Name
Silverwood School
URN
148145
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sean McKeown (since 2025)
Telephone
01380850309
Website
Visit
Address
, Devizes SN10 2QQ

Summary

Silverwood School is a community special school located in Devizes, Wiltshire, catering to mixed-gender students aged 4 to 19. Established in September 2020, the school operates across campuses in Rowde, Trowbridge, and Chippenham. With a current enrolment of 473 pupils, Silverwood School is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that recognises and celebrates the unique needs and interests of each child.

The school follows a Values Based Education (VBE) approach, embedding shared values into its ethos to promote mutual respect and high self-esteem among students. The curriculum is designed to support a wide range of learning needs, offering pathways in communication, literacy, expressive arts, and personal development, among others. This comprehensive approach aims to help students achieve their potential and prepare them for confident participation in society.

Silverwood School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental support, providing various resources and workshops to assist families. The school is committed to ensuring that every pupil feels valued and empowered, fostering a thriving educational community where all students can succeed.

Key details

LA
Wiltshire
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
Pupils
473
Boys
322
Girls
151
FSM %
38.80
Open date
2020-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 473 322 151 38.80
2024-09-11 453 307 146 38.40
2023-09-11 404 265 139 35.50
2022-09-11 404 265 139 35.50
2021-09-11 366 240 126 36.80
2020-09-11

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