Cundall Manor School vs Topcliffe CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cundall Manor School
York · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
295 students
Topcliffe CofE Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
| Measure | Cundall Manor School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Topcliffe CofE Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 366 | #634 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #292 of 4,090 | #6729 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 295 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 116 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 59% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cundallmanorschool.com | www.topcliffeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Cundall Manor School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.2 vs 55.9).
- •Cundall Manor School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 116.
- •Cundall Manor School is a independent school while Topcliffe CofE Academy is a academy 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 Cundall Manor School better than Topcliffe CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cundall Manor School ranks higher (89.2 vs 55.9 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 Cundall Manor School and Topcliffe CofE Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between York and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cundall Manor School: 295. Topcliffe CofE Academy: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cundall Manor School and Topcliffe CofE Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cundall Manor School is 11th of 366 and Topcliffe CofE Academy is 634th of 1,636 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).