Carlton Miniott Primary Academy vs Thirsk Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.9 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
Thirsk Community Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
122 students
| Measure | Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thirsk Community Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #274 of 1,636 | #1615 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3084 of 15,697 | #15507 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 196 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 122 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 67.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 0% |
| 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 | www.thirsk-pri.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Carlton Miniott Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 6.8).
- •Carlton Miniott Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 30%).
- •Carlton Miniott Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is the larger school with 196 students compared with 122.
- •Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is a academy school while Thirsk Community 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 Carlton Miniott Primary Academy better than Thirsk Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton Miniott Primary Academy ranks higher (74.4 vs 6.8 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 Carlton Miniott Primary Academy and Thirsk Community Primary School?
About 3.9 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. Thirsk Community Primary School: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Miniott Primary Academy and Thirsk Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is 274th of 1,636 and Thirsk Community Primary School is 1615th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).