Baysgarth School vs Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 85 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baysgarth School
Barton-upon-Humber · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,014 students
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Thirsk · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,029 students
| Measure | Baysgarth School Barton-upon-Humber, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thirsk School & Sixth Form College Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #219 of 366 | #190 of 366 |
| National rank | #2530 of 4,090 | #2218 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,014 | 1,029 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,014 | 1,029 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.9 | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.5% | 58.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.17 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.4 |
| town | Barton-upon-Humber | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.baysgarthschool.co.uk | www.thirskschool.org |
The verdict
- •Thirsk School & Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.2 vs 38.5).
- •Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 1,014.
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 Baysgarth School better than Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Thirsk School & Sixth Form College ranks higher (45.2 vs 38.5 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 Baysgarth School and Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Barton-upon-Humber and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baysgarth School: 1,014. Thirsk School & Sixth Form College: 1,029. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baysgarth School and Thirsk School & Sixth Form College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Baysgarth School is 219th of 366 and Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is 190th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).