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Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RZ, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.0 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,014
Capacity
1,255
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.5, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While 59% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, with only 39% reaching grade 5 or above. The school successfully supports 60% of its students in progressing to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 53 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other3.5%
Black African1.1%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.22391, -1.34692 · YO7 1RZ
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121666
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thirskschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Thirsk School & Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2017.
Is Thirsk School & Sixth Form College a good school?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College scores 37.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thirsk School & Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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