Carlton Miniott Primary Academy vs Darwin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Darwin School
Thirsk · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
9 students
| Measure | Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Darwin School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #274 of 1,636 | – |
| National rank | #3084 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 196 | 9 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 9 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 37.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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.carltonminiottacademy.org | pebblescare.com/ |
The verdict
- •Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is the larger school with 196 students compared with 9.
- •Carlton Miniott Primary 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 Carlton Miniott Primary 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 Carlton Miniott Primary Academy and Darwin School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy: 196. Darwin School: 9. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Miniott Primary Academy and Darwin School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is 274th of 1,636 and Darwin School is unranked among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).