Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Topcliffe Road Sowerby Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1RZ |
| Phone | 01845522024 |
| Reference Number | 121666 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1016 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.52%
Girls: 51.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 81 | 153 |
| 8 | 92 | 109 | 201 |
| 9 | 95 | 91 | 186 |
| 10 | 83 | 81 | 164 |
| 11 | 96 | 100 | 196 |
| 12 | 27 | 35 | 62 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.4% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-03-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-02 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-03-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-09-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-09-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-04-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-01-31 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.07 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Sowerby Primary Academy
Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Sowerby Primary Academy, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RX |
0.17 miles |
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All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Green Lane East, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1NB |
0.24 miles |
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Keeble Gateway Academy
Inspiration Way, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1TS |
0.34 miles |
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Thirsk Community Primary School
Hambleton Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1SL |
0.98 miles |
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Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4NJ |
1.87 miles |
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South Kilvington Church of England Academy
Stockton Road, South Kilvington, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2LR |
1.94 miles |
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Alanbrooke Academy
Alanbrooke Barracks, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3SF |
2.81 miles |
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Topcliffe CofE Academy
School Lane, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3RG |
3.38 miles |
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Knayton Church of England Academy
Stockton Road, Knayton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4AN |
4.49 miles |
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Sessay Church of England Primary School
Sessay, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3NA |
4.57 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Breckenbrough School
Sandhutton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4EN |
2.88 miles |
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Queen Mary's School
Baldersby Park, Thirsk, YO7 3BZ |
3.82 miles |