Thirsk School & Sixth Form College Catchment Area
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a community secondary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1014 pupils, and a capacity of 1255 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,014
Pupils
1,255
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thirsk School & Sixth Form College?
The catchment area for Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Thirsk School & Sixth Form College are allocated by North Yorkshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →Thirsk School & Sixth Form College: 1255 places, 81% filled: places available
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College has a published admission number of 1255 places. 1014 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1255 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.8% of pupils at Thirsk School & Sixth Form College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College: School Information
- Full address
- Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1RZ
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121666
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Thirsk School & Sixth Form College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
What is the catchment area for Thirsk School & Sixth Form College? ▾
The catchment area for Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Thirsk School & Sixth Form College oversubscribed? ▾
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College has a capacity of 1255 places and currently has 1014 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Thirsk School & Sixth Form College? ▾
Admission to Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is managed by North Yorkshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Thirsk School & Sixth Form College cover? ▾
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thirsk School & Sixth Form College? ▾
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.