Best Faith Schools in Thirsk
8 faith schools found
Key Facts
- Thirsk has 8 faith schools, accounting for 38.1% of schools in the area, which is well above the national average of 13.4%.
- In Thirsk, 100.0% of faith schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 4 Good and 0 Outstanding out of 4 inspected, compared to the national average of 90.0%.
- Faith schools in Thirsk have 864 pupils, with 9.5% eligible for free school meals and 5.5% having English as an additional language, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.38.
- Faith schools in Thirsk perform well academically, with 63.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, an Attainment 8 score of 64.40, and 64.7% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
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
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Thirsk, YO7 1NB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence4.0%
Pupils94
P/T Ratio14.9
Topcliffe CofE Academy
Thirsk, YO7 3RG
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence2.6%
Pupils121
P/T Ratio20.0
Knayton Church of England Academy
Ofsted
Good
Thirsk, YO7 4AN
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence4.7%
Pupils125
P/T Ratio19.5
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Thirsk, YO7 3LN
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence4.2%
Pupils95
P/T Ratio17.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 21 faith schools in Thirsk, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Thirsk | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.17 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 64.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 7% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,199 | £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.