Topcliffe CofE Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber YO7 3RG · North Yorkshire
#634 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#6729 of 15,697 nationally
About Topcliffe CofE Academy
Topcliffe CofE Academy is a academy primary located in Thirsk, in the North Yorkshire local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 116 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 634th of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (92th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (24th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 116; capacity filled 103.6%.
There are 16 schools in Thirsk; Topcliffe CofE Academy ranks 7th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)53%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)20%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Topcliffe CofE Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 116
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 103.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 53%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 20%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Topcliffe CofE Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Queen Mary's School
Thirsk · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
221 students · 1.3 km away
Alanbrooke Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
27 students · 2.5 km away
Darwin School
Thirsk · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
9 students · 3.7 km away
Cundall Manor School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
295 students · 3.8 km away
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
97 students · 3.8 km away
Keeble Gateway Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students · 4.9 km away
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students · 4.9 km away
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
96 students · 5.2 km away
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Thirsk · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,029 students · 5.4 km away
Sowerby Primary Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
279 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
116 students
Trinity Academy Richmond
Richmond · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Pocklington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
Croft Church of England Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
117 students
Askern Moss Road Infant Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
117 students
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
117 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Topcliffe CofE Academy a good school?
Topcliffe CofE Academy has a Success Index (England) of 55.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #634 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Topcliffe CofE Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Topcliffe CofE Academy ranks #634 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #6729 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Topcliffe CofE Academy?
Topcliffe CofE Academy had 116 students in 2025.
Is Topcliffe CofE Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Topcliffe CofE Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Topcliffe CofE Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Topcliffe CofE Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.