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Schools in Thirsk

Thirsk has 15 schools: 13 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 80% of the 15 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Thirsk School & Sixth Form College has the highest Attainment 8 score (38.4 in 2026). Among primary schools, South Kilvington Church of England Academy has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (92% in 2025).

  • 17 schools
  • 2 secondary
  • 13 primary

Thirsk is in North Yorkshire local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Thirsk

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Thirsk School & Sixth Form College Expected standard 38.4 (2026) -0.07 (2024) 1,029
2 Breckenbrough School Good – – 71

Primary Schools in Thirsk

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 South Kilvington Church of England Academy Strong standard 92% (2025) 85
2 Alanbrooke Academy Outstanding 88% (2023) 27
3 Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Outstanding 80% (2025) 96
4 Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Good 71% (2025) 196
5 Knayton Church of England Academy Good 71% (2025) 118
6 Sowerby Primary Academy Expected standard 65% (2025) 279
7 Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good 64% (2025) 97
8 Topcliffe CofE Academy Outstanding 53% (2025) 116
9 All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Good 50% (2025) 94
10 Pickhill Church of England Primary School Good 45% (2024) 60
11 Thirsk Community Primary School Needs attention 30% (2025) 122
12 Sessay Church of England Primary School Good 27% (2025) 79
13 Keeble Gateway Academy Good – 204

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