Alanbrooke Academy vs Darwin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alanbrooke Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
27 students
Darwin School
Thirsk · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
9 students
| Measure | Alanbrooke Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Darwin School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 27 | 9 |
| Pupils on roll | 27 | 9 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 25.7% | 37.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thirsk | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.alanbrookeacademy.org | pebblescare.com/ |
The verdict
- •Alanbrooke Academy is the larger school with 27 students compared with 9.
- •Alanbrooke Academy is a academy school while Darwin School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alanbrooke Academy better than Darwin School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alanbrooke Academy and Darwin School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alanbrooke Academy: 27. Darwin School: 9. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alanbrooke Academy and Darwin School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Alanbrooke Academy is unranked and Darwin School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).