Darwin School vs Pickhill Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.8 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
Pickhill Church of England Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
60 students
| Measure | Darwin School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Pickhill Church of England Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #361 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #3805 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 9 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 9 | 60 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 37.5% | 95.2% |
| 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 | Thirsk | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | pebblescare.com/ | www.pickhill.school |
The verdict
- •Pickhill Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 9.
- •Darwin School is a independent school while Pickhill Church of England 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 Pickhill Church of England 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 Pickhill Church of England Primary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwin School: 9. Pickhill Church of England Primary School: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwin School and Pickhill Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Darwin School is unranked and Pickhill Church of England Primary School is 361st of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).