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Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

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Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1RZ

Community school
Pupils
1,014
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.8%
Attainment 8
43.4
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.8%
Basics 9-5
38.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
45.5%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
20.0%
EBacc 9-4
30.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.35
A*-A Grades
14.2%
A*-B Grades
34.5%
AAB+ %
6.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 56 students entered

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About Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.4. The school has around 1,014 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Topcliffe Road, Thirsk, YO7 1RZ | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thirsk School & Sixth Form College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

What is Thirsk School & Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Thirsk School & Sixth Form College's latest exam results?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thirsk School & Sixth Form College located?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire (YO7 1RZ).
How many pupils attend Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College has around 1,014 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thirsk School & Sixth Form College with other schools?
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