Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Topcliffe CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.8 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
Topcliffe CofE Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
116 students
| Measure | Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Topcliffe CofE Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #998 of 1,636 | #634 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #10098 of 15,697 | #6729 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 97 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | www.dishforth.n-yorks.sch.uk | www.topcliffeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Topcliffe CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 40.2).
- •Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 53%).
- •Topcliffe CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Topcliffe CofE Academy is the larger school with 116 students compared with 97.
- •Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Topcliffe CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Topcliffe CofE Academy ranks higher (55.9 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 Topcliffe CofE Academy?
About 3.8 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. Topcliffe CofE Academy: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Topcliffe CofE Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 998th of 1,636 and Topcliffe CofE Academy is 634th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).