Alanbrooke Academy vs Pickhill Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.5 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
Pickhill Church of England Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
| Measure | Alanbrooke Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pickhill Church of England Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #361 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #3805 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 27 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 27 | 60 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 25.7% | 95.2% |
| 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 | www.pickhill.school |
The verdict
- •Alanbrooke Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 70.6).
- •Pickhill Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 27.
- •Alanbrooke Academy is a academy school while Pickhill Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Pickhill Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alanbrooke Academy ranks higher (89.2 vs 70.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alanbrooke Academy and Pickhill Church of England Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alanbrooke Academy: 27. Pickhill Church of England Primary School: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alanbrooke Academy and Pickhill Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Alanbrooke Academy is unranked and Pickhill Church of England Primary School is 361st of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).