Topcliffe CofE Academy is a primary school in Thirsk, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Topcliffe CofE Academy currently has around 121 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 2.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Thirsk, YO7 3RG |
| Website: | http://www.topcliffeacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01845577412 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Abigail Clay |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144840 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 112 |
| Number of Pupils: | 121 |
| Number of Boys: | 60 |
| Number of Girls: | 61 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 2.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 0% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.20% | 114 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 2 |
| African | 0.80% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topcliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , Topcliffe YO7 3RG | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Topcliffe CofE Academy School Lane , Topcliffe YO7 3RG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alanbrooke School Alanbrooke Barracks , Topcliffe YO7 3SF | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alanbrooke Academy Alanbrooke Barracks , Topcliffe YO7 3SF | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's School Baldersby Park , Topcliffe YO7 3BZ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.