The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 121
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Abigail Clay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3RG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Topcliffe CofE Academy?
Topcliffe CofE Academy currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Topcliffe CofE Academy take?
Topcliffe CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Topcliffe CofE Academy?
Topcliffe CofE Academy is in Thirsk, YO7 3RG, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Topcliffe CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, Topcliffe CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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