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Topcliffe CofE Academy

Academy converter · Thirsk · YO7 3RG

Ages 2–11 · 116 pupils · North Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

KS2 expected (RWM)

83%

Overall absence

2.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-04-23

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)83%
Higher standard (RWM)33%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence2.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)0.0%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
2.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
94

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

116 pupils · 112 places

Pupils on roll
116
Boys / girls
61 / 55
School capacity
112
Capacity fill
116 / 112 (104%)
Free school meals
9.3%
FSM pupils
10
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of York
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Elevate Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Abigail Clay

Location

Address
School Lane, Topcliffe
Postcode
YO7 3RG
Town
Thirsk
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
North Yorkshire
District
North Yorkshire
Constituency
Thirsk and Malton
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, 116 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 9.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of York.

Open schools in Thirsk
17
Primary schools in Thirsk
13
Academies among open schools in Thirsk
47% (8)
Open schools in YO7
17
Primary in YO7
13
Open schools in North Yorkshire LA
382
Primary in North Yorkshire LA
290

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Alanbrooke Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Thirsk · YO7 3SF · North Yorkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM7.4%

    1.6 miles away

  • Queen Mary's School

    Other independent school

    Thirsk · YO7 3BZ · North Yorkshire

    Ages 2–16

    • Att864.4
    • EM5+65%

    0.8 miles away

  • Darwin School

    Other independent school

    Thirsk · YO7 4PT · North Yorkshire

    Ages 11–16

    2.3 miles away

  • Cundall Manor School

    Other independent school

    YO61 2RW · North Yorkshire

    Ages 2–16

    • Att850.8
    • EM5+62%

    2.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Abigail Clay
Telephone
01845577412
Website
http://www.topcliffeacademy.org

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