Boroughbridge High School vs Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boroughbridge High School
York · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
388 students
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
96 students
| Measure | Boroughbridge High School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #181 of 366 | #118 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2141 of 4,090 | #1379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 388 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 388 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.boroughbridgehigh.com | www.dishforthairfieldprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 46.4).
- •Boroughbridge High School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 96.
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 Boroughbridge High School better than Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 46.4 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 Boroughbridge High School and Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between York and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boroughbridge High School: 388. Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boroughbridge High School and Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Boroughbridge High School is 181st of 366 and Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School is 118th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).