Knayton Church of England Academy vs Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knayton Church of England Academy
Thirsk · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
118 students
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Thirsk · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,029 students
| Measure | Knayton Church of England Academy Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thirsk School & Sixth Form College Thirsk, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 1,636 | #190 of 366 |
| National rank | #2020 of 15,697 | #2218 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 118 | 1,029 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 1,029 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.7% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.4 |
| town | Thirsk | Thirsk |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.knaytonacademy.org | www.thirskschool.org |
The verdict
- •Knayton Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.9 vs 45.2).
- •Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 118.
- •Knayton Church of England Academy is a academy school while Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a local authority 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 Knayton Church of England Academy better than Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), Knayton Church of England Academy ranks higher (80.9 vs 45.2 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 Knayton Church of England Academy and Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Thirsk and Thirsk in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knayton Church of England Academy: 118. Thirsk School & Sixth Form College: 1,029. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knayton Church of England Academy and Thirsk School & Sixth Form College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Knayton Church of England Academy is 168th of 1,636 and Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is 190th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).