Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Thirsk Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
122 students
Thirsk Community Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
122 students
| Measure | Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thirsk Community Primary School Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #591 of 1,636 | #1615 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6347 of 15,697 | #15507 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 122 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 122 |
| Free school meals | 4.1% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 67.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | York | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | elvingtonprimary.org.uk | www.thirsk-pri.n-yorks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 6.8).
- •Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 30%).
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 Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Thirsk Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 6.8 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 Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Thirsk Community Primary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between York and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 122. Thirsk Community Primary School: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Thirsk Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 591st of 1,636 and Thirsk Community Primary School is 1615th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).