Schools in Thirsk
There are 17 schools in Thirsk on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 13 primary and 1 secondary schools, under North Yorkshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Thirsk (13)
- Alanbrooke AcademyAcademy sponsor led · YO7 3SF
- All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · YO7 1NB
- Carlton Miniott Primary AcademyAcademy converter · YO7 4NJ
- Dishforth Airfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · YO7 3DL
- Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · YO7 3LN
- Keeble Gateway AcademyFree schools · YO7 1TS
- Knayton Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · YO7 4AN
- Pickhill Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · YO7 4JL
- Sessay Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · YO7 3NA
- South Kilvington Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · YO7 2LR
- Sowerby Primary AcademyAcademy converter · YO7 1RX
- Thirsk Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · YO7 1SL
- Topcliffe CofE AcademyAcademy converter · YO7 3RG
Secondary schools in Thirsk (1)
- Thirsk School & Sixth Form CollegeCommunity school · YO7 1RZ
Other phases in Thirsk (3)
- Breckenbrough SchoolNon-maintained special school · YO7 4EN
- Darwin SchoolOther independent school · YO7 4PT
- Queen Mary's SchoolOther independent school · YO7 3BZ
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Thirsk?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 17 open schools with a Thirsk address (as of 5 June 2026), including 13 primary and 1 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Thirsk guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Thirsk?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.