Darwin School vs Queen Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.4 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
Queen Mary's School
Thirsk · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
221 students
| Measure | Darwin School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Queen Mary's School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #332 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #3768 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 0–16 |
| Students | 9 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 9 | 221 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 37.5% | 73.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 26.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thirsk | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | pebblescare.com/ | www.queenmarys.org |
The verdict
- •Queen Mary's School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 9.
- •Darwin School is co-educational and Queen Mary's School is girls.
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 Queen Mary's 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 Queen Mary's School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwin School: 9. Queen Mary's School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwin School and Queen Mary's School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Darwin School is unranked and Queen Mary's School is 332nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).