Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

A good community school school in North Yorkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thirsk School & Sixth Form College.

Thirsk, YO71RZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 61.5%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 March 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Topcliffe Road
Sowerby
Thirsk, YO71RZ
Phone
1845522024
Website
thirskschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121666
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1RZ
Website
http://www.thirskschool.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,255 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,016
Free School Meals
21.2% (215 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
15.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
59 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
127
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,016 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Victor Qui Laborat"

Togetherness Honesty Inclusivity Respect Support Kindness

Our students experience and explore the British Values, not least in our explicit commitment to developing their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Emma Lambden welcomes families to Thirsk School and Sixth Form College, highlighting the school’s community focus, all-round education, pastoral support, and home–school partnership.

Facilities

Lift access to the Library on the first floor Disabled toilet Library Main school facilities described in context of accessibility (e.g., library on first floor)

Curriculum Highlights

KS3: a three-year Key Stage 3 programme with breadth, balance and challenge, studying English, Maths, Science, History, Geography and Modern Languages (German/French), Performing Arts (Drama and Music), Design Technology (Food Technology, Textiles, Design Technology), Art, Computing, Religious Studies, PSHCE and PE. KS4: two-year courses with core GCSE provision (GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature, GCSE Maths, GCSE Combined Science and GCSE Religious Studies) and Core Physical Education; options include Art, Business, Computer Science, Design Technology, Drama, Engineering, French, Geography, German, Health and Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, History, Hospitality & Catering, Music, Physical Education, Sports Studies, Triple Science. KS5: range of A Level and Applied General Qualifications; Bridge course to boost academic confidence and broaden knowledge; EPQ; possibility to retake Maths and English GCSE; Sixth Form College tutorial programme; leadership via Sixth Form Council.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by North Yorkshire County Council; apply via www.northyorks.gov.uk/school-admissions; Published Admission Number (PAN) 195; In-Year Admissions page available; Transfer from primary to secondary with induction and disability access considerations.

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