Darwin School vs Topcliffe CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.7 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
Topcliffe CofE Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
| Measure | Darwin School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Topcliffe CofE Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #634 of 1,636 |
| National rank | – | #6729 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 9 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 9 | 116 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 37.5% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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.topcliffeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Topcliffe CofE Academy is the larger school with 116 students compared with 9.
- •Darwin 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 Darwin School better than Topcliffe CofE Academy?
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 Topcliffe CofE Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwin School: 9. Topcliffe CofE Academy: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwin School and Topcliffe CofE Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Darwin School is unranked and Topcliffe CofE Academy is 634th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).