Best Schools in Thirsk
21 schools in Thirsk
Key Facts
- Thirsk has 21 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Primary schools in Thirsk have 54.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 1,865 pupils across 16 schools.
- Secondary schools in Thirsk have a Progress 8 score of -0.07, an Attainment 8 score of 43.60, and 35.9% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, compared to national averages.
- In Thirsk, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.95 and spending per pupil of £7,308, while secondary schools have a ratio of 16.30 and spending per pupil of £7,238.
Top Nurseries in Thirsk
4 nurseries in Thirsk
Top Primary Schools in Thirsk
16 primary schools in Thirsk
Queen Mary's School
Thirsk, YO7 3BZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils207
P/T Ratio–
South Kilvington Church of England Academy
Thirsk, YO7 2LR
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence4.4%
Pupils94
P/T Ratio15.6
Alanbrooke Academy
Thirsk, YO7 3SF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected88%
Absence3.5%
Pupils21
P/T Ratio10.5
Top Secondary Schools in Thirsk
1 secondary schools in Thirsk
Top Special Schools in Thirsk
1 special schools in Thirsk
Top Independent Schools in Thirsk
2 independent schools in Thirsk
Frequently Asked Questions
Thirsk has 21 schools, including 16 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Thirsk | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.17 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,412 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.