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Queen Mary's School

Other independent school · Thirsk, YO7 3BZ

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages0 to 16
Pupils221
GenderGirls
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Fe Beadnell
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
Opened01 Jan 1927
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 121725.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolNorth YorkshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.27.646.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.43.1%67.8%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.27.5%47.9%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.15.7%12.7%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths43.1%63.1%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 451--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils221
Girls219
Boys2
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.40
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.7

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Queen Mary's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryTopcliffe CofE AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.4 miPrimaryAlanbrooke AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
1.5 miNot applicableDarwin SchoolOther independent school
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Frequently asked questions about Queen Mary's School

How many pupils attend Queen Mary's School?

Queen Mary's School has 221 pupils aged 0 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.