Alanbrooke Academy vs Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.5 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
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Thirsk · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,029 students
| Measure | Alanbrooke Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thirsk School & Sixth Form College Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #190 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #2218 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 27 | 1,029 |
| Pupils on roll | 27 | 1,029 |
| Free school meals | 7.4% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 25.7% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.4 |
| town | Thirsk | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.alanbrookeacademy.org | www.thirskschool.org |
The verdict
- •Alanbrooke Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 45.2).
- •Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 27.
- •Alanbrooke Academy is a academy school while Thirsk School & Sixth Form College 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 Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Alanbrooke Academy ranks higher (89.2 vs 45.2 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 Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alanbrooke Academy: 27. Thirsk School & Sixth Form College: 1,029. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alanbrooke Academy and Thirsk School & Sixth Form College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Alanbrooke Academy is unranked and Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is 190th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).