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Topcliffe CofE Academy
School Lane, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3RG, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.9 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
121
Capacity
112
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 77% nationally for expected standards. Parent satisfaction is also high, with 87% recommending the school based on feedback. However, while the overall statistics are promising, the percentages for higher standards at KS2 could be improved, currently standing at 20%.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
Good range of subjects
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
82%
School has high expectations
82%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
White Other1.7%
Black African0.8%
Location
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54.18088, -1.38663 · YO7 3RG
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144840
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.topcliffeacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Topcliffe CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
Topcliffe CofE Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Topcliffe CofE Academy a good school?
Topcliffe CofE Academy scores 91.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Topcliffe CofE Academy?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, Topcliffe CofE Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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