Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
120 students
| Measure | Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #998 of 1,636 | #458 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10098 of 15,697 | #5019 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 97 | 120 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 120 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dishforth.n-yorks.sch.uk | www.kirbyhillprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 40.2).
- •Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 64%).
- •Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 120 students compared with 97.
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 Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School ranks higher (64.1 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 Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 97. Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School: 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 998th of 1,636 and Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School is 458th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).