Open State Secondary Mixed

Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

Topcliffe Road, Thirsk, YO7 1RZ
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Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
Thirsk, YO7 1RZ
1,014 Pupils
1,255 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
21.80% FSM %
484 Boys
530 Girls
About Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,014 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,255. Current headteacher: Emma Lambden.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority North Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Thirsk and Malton
Ward Sowerby & Topcliffe
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006883
URN 121666
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nick Horn Chair of Governors 26/01/2021 26/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Guy Baragwanath Governor 01/10/2025 01/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Baxter Governor 24/11/2025 23/11/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Amy Binks Governor 09/10/2021 09/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Burkinshaw Governor 02/12/2020 01/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Chadwick Governor 03/10/2023 20/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Hazel Elliott Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Lee Harris-Hamer Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Hutchings Governor 01/02/2024 01/02/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Alison Keane Governor 04/02/2020 09/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emma Lambden Governor 01/04/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Irene Marwood Governor 25/09/2023 25/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Sowerby Primary Academy
0.28 km • Thirsk
Other
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
0.39 km • Thirsk
Other
Keeble Gateway Academy
0.56 km • Thirsk
Other
Thirsk Community Primary School
1.58 km • Thirsk
Other
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy
3.02 km • Thirsk
Other
South Kilvington Church of England Academy
3.12 km • Thirsk
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College has 1,014 pupils, with a capacity of 1,255.
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is Miss Emma Lambden.
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is at Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1RZ, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Thirsk School & Sixth Form College: Has a sixth form.
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Emma Lambden
Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, YO7 1RZ
01845522024
www.thirskschool.org
Location
YO7 1RZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 121666
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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