The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 26.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
26.8
17.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
29% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 69%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Fe Beadnell (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3BZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Queen Mary's School a selective school?
No. Queen Mary's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Queen Mary's School?
Queen Mary's School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Mary's School take?
Queen Mary's School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Queen Mary's School?
Queen Mary's School is in Thirsk, YO7 3BZ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Mary's School have a sixth form?
No, Queen Mary's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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