Core Training and Development limited vs Darwin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Core Training and Development limited
Leeds · Independent all-through · Ages 8–16
13 students
Darwin School
Thirsk · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
9 students
| Measure | Core Training and Development limited Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Darwin School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 8–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 13 | 9 |
| Pupils on roll | 13 | 9 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 37.1% | 37.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leeds | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.coretraininganddevelopment.co.uk | pebblescare.com/ |
The verdict
- •Core Training and Development limited is the larger school with 13 students compared with 9.
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 Core Training and Development limited 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 Core Training and Development limited and Darwin School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Core Training and Development limited: 13. Darwin School: 9. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Core Training and Development limited and Darwin School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Core Training and Development limited is unranked and Darwin School is unranked among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).