Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School vs Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
96 students
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
| Measure | Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 1,636 | #998 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1379 of 15,697 | #10098 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 96 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 50.8% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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 | www.dishforthairfieldprimaryschool.com | www.dishforth.n-yorks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 40.2).
- •Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 64%).
- •Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 97 students compared with 96.
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 Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School better than Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 40.2 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 Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School and Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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?
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School: 96. Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School and Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School is 118th of 1,636 and Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 998th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).