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Schools in YO7

A postcode district in North Yorkshire

  • Postcode district
  • 25 schools and nurseries

In short: YO7 is a postcode district in North Yorkshire with 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2515 primary · 4 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in YO7

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All YO7 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in YO7

15 in YO7, best first

Topcliffe CofE Academy

Thirsk, YO7 3RG · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well below the England average.

17 first choices, 16 offers made

Met the standard at 1153%

England 62%

Days missed
2.5%
Pupils
116
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Topcliffe CofE Academy

Alanbrooke Academy

Thirsk, YO7 3SF · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

6 first choices, 6 offers made

Met the standard at 1188%

England 62%

Days missed
2.6%
Pupils
27
Pupils per teacher
9.0
View school Alanbrooke Academy

Top Secondary Schools in YO7

4 in YO7, best first

Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

Thirsk, YO7 1RZ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results well below the England average.

142 first choices, 153 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1638.4

England 46.2

Days missed
9.2%
Pupils
1,029
Pupils per teacher
17.1
View school Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

Nurseries in YO7

8 in YO7, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in YO7

2 in YO7, by the school's Eduscope score

Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

Thirsk, YO7 1RZ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results well below the England average.

142 first choices, 153 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1638.4

England 46.2

Days missed
9.2%
Pupils
1,029
Pupils per teacher
17.1
View school Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

Breckenbrough School

Thirsk, YO7 4EN · Special · All-through · Ages 9 to 19 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.6%
Pupils
71
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Breckenbrough School

Special Schools in YO7

1 in YO7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Breckenbrough School

Thirsk, YO7 4EN · Special · All-through · Ages 9 to 19 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.6%
Pupils
71
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Breckenbrough School

Private Schools in YO7

2 in YO7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Darwin School

Thirsk, YO7 4PT · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
9
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Darwin School

Queen Mary's School

Thirsk, YO7 3BZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 0 to 16 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1627.6

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
221
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Queen Mary's School
The map

Every school in YO7, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School, OutstandingThirsk Community Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasDishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, GoodPickhill Church of England Primary School, GoodThirsk School & Sixth Form College, Expected standard in every areaQueen Mary's School, InspectedBreckenbrough School, GoodKnayton Church of England Academy, GoodTopcliffe CofE Academy, Outstanding in every areaSowerby Primary Academy, GoodCarlton Miniott Primary Academy, GoodKeeble Gateway Academy, GoodAll Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, GoodAlanbrooke Academy, Outstanding in every areaSouth Kilvington Church of England Academy, Strong standard in every areaSessay Church of England Primary School, GoodDarwin SchoolFirst Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club, Expected standard in every areaJack and Jills Nursery School, OutstandingBorrowby Nursery School, GoodAsh Park Childcare Services Ltd, GoodLara Nursery ThirskAlanbrooke Nursery, GoodThe Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club, Strong standard in every areaAsh Park Childcare pre-school & out of school club
  • Outstanding2
  • Good12
  • Not graded yet11
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every YO7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

YO7 has 25 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about YO7

How many schools are in YO7?

YO7 has 25 schools, including 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in YO7?

The highest-ranked schools in YO7 on Eduscope are Topcliffe CofE Academy, South Kilvington Church of England Academy, Alanbrooke Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in YO7?

There are 2 independent schools in YO7. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in YO7 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in YO7?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in YO7 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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