Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Queen Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.3 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
Queen Mary's School
Thirsk · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
221 students
| Measure | Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Queen Mary's School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #998 of 1,636 | #332 of 366 |
| National rank | #10098 of 15,697 | #3768 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–16 |
| Students | 97 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 17% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 73.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | www.dishforth.n-yorks.sch.uk | www.queenmarys.org |
The verdict
- •Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.2 vs 16.0).
- •Queen Mary's School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 97.
- •Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Queen Mary's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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 Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Queen Mary's School?
On the Success Index (England), Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (40.2 vs 16.0 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 Queen Mary's School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 97. Queen Mary's School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Queen Mary's School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 998th of 1,636 and Queen Mary's School is 332nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).