Schools in Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
16 schools · 2,832 students · 9 academy, 5 local authority, 2 independent · median Pupils on roll 116.
Thirsk, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 16 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,832 students. By level there are 13 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 9 academy, 5 local authority, 2 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Thirsk's schools is 116, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
14 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School (85.3, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by South Kilvington Church of England Academy (82.4, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Knayton Church of England Academy (80.9, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Thirsk School & Sixth Form College (1,029 students), Sowerby Primary Academy (279 students), Queen Mary's School (221 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Thirsk
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 185Dishforth Airfield Community Primary SchoolThirsk · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 96 students
- 282South Kilvington Church of England AcademyThirsk · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 85 students
- 381Knayton Church of England AcademyThirsk · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 118 students
- 474Carlton Miniott Primary AcademyThirsk · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
- 571Pickhill Church of England Primary SchoolThirsk · Local authority Primary– · 60 students
- 656Topcliffe CofE AcademyThirsk · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 116 students
- 752Keeble Gateway AcademyThirsk · Academy Primary– · 204 students
- 847Sowerby Primary AcademyThirsk · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 279 students
- 945Thirsk School & Sixth Form CollegeThirsk · Local authority Secondary43.5 Attainment 8 · 1,029 students
- 1040Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolThirsk · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
- 1124Sessay Church of England Primary SchoolThirsk · Academy Primary27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
- 1220All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary AcademyThirsk · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 94 students
- 1316Queen Mary's SchoolThirsk · Independent All-through26.8 Attainment 8 · 221 students
- 147Thirsk Community Primary SchoolThirsk · Local authority Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 122 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Thirsk · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 85.3 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96 |
| 2 | South Kilvington Church of England Academy Thirsk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.4 Top 25% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85 |
| 3 | Knayton Church of England Academy Thirsk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.9 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 118 |
| 4 | Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Thirsk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 74.4 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 5 | Pickhill Church of England Primary School Thirsk · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 70.6 Top 25% | – | 60 |
| 6 | Topcliffe CofE Academy Thirsk · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 55.9 Top 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 116 |
| 7 | Keeble Gateway Academy Thirsk · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.0 Top 50% | – | 204 |
| 8 | Sowerby Primary Academy Thirsk · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 47.0 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 279 |
| 9 | Thirsk School & Sixth Form College Thirsk · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 45.2 Lower 50% | 43.5 Attainment 8 | 1,029 |
| 10 | Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thirsk · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 40.2 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97 |
| 11 | Sessay Church of England Primary School Thirsk · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 23.5 Lower 50% | 27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 12 | All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Thirsk · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 20.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
| 13 | Queen Mary's School Thirsk · All-through · Ages 0–16 | Independent | 16.0 Lower 50% | 26.8 Attainment 8 | 221 |
| 14 | Thirsk Community Primary School Thirsk · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 6.8 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 122 |
Other schools in Thirsk
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Thirsk side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Thirsk?
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Thirsk with a Success Index (England) of 85.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Thirsk?
Thirsk has 16 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 2,832 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Thirsk?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Thirsk is 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.