Darwin School vs Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwin School
Thirsk · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
9 students
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
| Measure | Darwin School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #998 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #10098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 9 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 9 | 97 |
| Free school meals | – | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 37.5% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | pebblescare.com/ | www.dishforth.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 97 students compared with 9.
- •Darwin School is a independent school while Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Darwin School better than Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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 Darwin School and Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwin School: 9. Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwin School and Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Darwin School is unranked and Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 998th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).