Topcliffe CofE Academy, Thirsk
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Topcliffe creates a warm, caring environment where all pupils flourish and develop deep understanding of their learning. The school excels at supporting pupils with additional needs, with parents highlighting how their children thrive there. Every pupil benefits from exceptional teaching and a rich range of experiences that develop their awareness of the wider world.
Key Strengths
- High-quality, well-designed curriculum with pupils achieving highly across all subjects, including those with SEND
- Highly effective phonics teaching that develops confident, fluent readers
- Exceptional behaviour and conduct, with respect for all tangible throughout the school
- Outstanding wider development programme including visits to different faiths, buddy systems, and clubs like military and British Sign Language
- Skilled early years provision that develops independence and language skills from age two
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained and vigilant staff ensuring pupils are safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Buddy system between Year 6 and Reception pupils, military club, British Sign Language club, visits to gurdwaras/mosques/synagogues
Topcliffe CofE Academy is an outstanding primary school where pupils are proud, well-mannered and thrive in a caring, inclusive environment. The school has exceptionally high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, which pupils consistently meet.
At a Glance
9.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
45 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 73%. Maths has declined from 100% to 73%. Writing has remained stable at around 93%.
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
116 pupils
112 capacity
4 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Thirsk
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Thirsk
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.54126%
Overall absence
3.2967%
Persistent absence
91
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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