The short version
Average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 141 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,014
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 21.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Miss Emma Lambden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
April 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Thirsk School & Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thirsk School & Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College currently has 1,014 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thirsk School & Sixth Form College take?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is in Thirsk, YO7 1RZ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thirsk School & Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, Thirsk School & Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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