Topcliffe CofE Academy
Thirsk, YO7 3RG · North Yorkshire · primary school
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105th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 5.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 38% | 3.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Topcliffe CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 116 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Topcliffe CofE Academy
Overview
Topcliffe CofE Academy is described as a school where pupils are “proud, well-mannered and eloquent” within an “exceptionally warm and positive” environment. The report highlights a “high-quality curriculum” that enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve highly and develop a “deep understanding” of their learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “high-quality” with pupils’ needs at its core, leading to “exceptional” work in books and “exemplary recall” of long-term learning.
- “Highly effective phonics teaching” ensures pupils become “confident, fluent and voracious readers,” with effective support for those falling behind.
- Behaviour is “exceptional” with “tangible” respect for all, contributing to high attendance and a “harmonious environment.”
- Early years provision is “well-planned and richly resourced,” allowing the youngest children to develop independence and navigate with confidence.
- An “exceptional programme” for wider development offers rich experiences, such as visits to places of worship and clubs, fostering spiritual and cultural awareness.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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