Silverdale is a pupil referral unit in Swinton, Salford, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Headteacher
- Olwyn Naylor
- Opened
- 1 September 2026
- Council
- Salford
- School reference (URN)
- 152705
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Salford council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Read the latest inspection report
There’s no grade to show. Read this school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Contact and getting there
117 Silverdale, Swinton, M27 8GW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Edintervention School Independent · Ages 14–16 0.4 miles
- Chatsworth Futures Limited Independent · Ages 16–25 0.9 miles
- The Deans Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 miles
By need in Salford: Autism (13) · SEMH (9) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Severe learning (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2)
Questions about Silverdale
How do I get a place at Silverdale?
Places at Silverdale are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Salford council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Silverdale take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Silverdale’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Silverdale?
117 Silverdale, Swinton, M27 8GW, in Salford.
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