Which is the best primary school in Thirsk?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, South Kilvington Church of England Academy ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Thirsk, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Thirsk ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Thirsk?

10 primary schools in Thirsk published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Thirsk, ranked

The 10 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
South Kilvington Church of England Academy
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8%

higher standard

92%

expected standard
2
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
Community school

20%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
3
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
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21%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
4
Knayton Church of England Academy
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21%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
5
Sowerby Primary Academy
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4%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
6
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
7
Topcliffe CofE Academy
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20%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
8
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
9
Thirsk Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

30%

expected standard
10
Sessay Church of England Primary School
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0%

higher standard

27%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Thirsk?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, South Kilvington Church of England Academy ranks first of 10 ranked primary schools in Thirsk, with 92% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Thirsk ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Thirsk?: 10 primary schools in Thirsk published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.