Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a secondary located in North Yorkshire, YO7 1RZ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,016 pupils on roll.
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: North Yorkshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1255
Number of Pupils: 1016
Number of Boys: 493
Number of Girls: 523
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 20.4
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-12
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2017-05-05
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Lambden
Phone: 01845522024
Website: http://www.thirskschool.org
Location: Topcliffe Road, Sowerby
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
What is the Ofsted rating of Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Thirsk School & Sixth Form College admit?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Thirsk School & Sixth Form College a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a mixed school.
What type of school is Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a community school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Thirsk School & Sixth Form College on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
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