About the school
Silcoates School is in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield and offers Senior School education for ages 11-16 as well as a Sixth Form for ages 16-19. Its admissions process includes enquiry, registration, a taster day and an assessment for prospective pupils from Year 3 onwards.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Phil King |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Morning on 2026-09-26 from 9:30am to 12:00pm; the admissions pages also say the school has an Open Morning in September and offers personal guided tours throughout the year.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Silcoates School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Senior School September 2027 Entrance Assessment Day: Friday 13 November 2026. The site also states that pupils will be invited to complete an assessment on the morning of their taster day. Scholarships for Year 7 entrants have an Assessment Day on Friday 22 January 2027 with application deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Whole School Open Morning: 2026-09-26, 9:30am-12:00pm.
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