Thirsk primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 62%. 18% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. Topcliffe CofE Academy, South Kilvington Church of England Academy, and Sessay Church of England Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 85% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. With 14 schools serving the Thirsk area, families across the market town and surrounding villages benefit from well-established community schools with strong local connections. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Carlton Miniott Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Knayton Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Pickhill Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Sessay Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | South Kilvington Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Sowerby Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #9 | All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Thirsk Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Keeble Gateway Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Topcliffe CofE Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Alanbrooke Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Inadequate |
| N/A | Queen Mary's School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Girls | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
