Thirsk South & Coxwold (E02005758) is part of North Yorkshire local authority (view on map). Thirsk South & Coxwold has an approximate population of 9,800 people, of which 17% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: further from a major town or city".
Thirsk South & Coxwold neighbours Leeming, Pickhill & Thornton, Thirsk North, Easingwold & Stillington, Linton, Tollerton & Raskelf, Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington, and Helmsley & Ampleforth.
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Thirsk South & Coxwold is the 57th least deprived area in North Yorkshire (out of 77) with 29% of children living in low-income families, compared to 24% across North Yorkshire and 38% nationally.
Information acquired from the school census.
In Thirsk South & Coxwold, 22% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 20% in North Yorkshire and 27% nationally.
| % in Thirsk South & Coxwold | % in North Yorkshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 22% | 20% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 78% | 80% | 73% |
In Thirsk South & Coxwold, 25% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 19% in North Yorkshire, and 19% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
| % in Thirsk South & Coxwold | % in North Yorkshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 75% | 81% | 81% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 6% | 5% | 5% |
In Thirsk South & Coxwold, 4% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 11% in North Yorkshire, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
| % in Thirsk South & Coxwold | % in North Yorkshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 90% | 67% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 14% |
| Black | 1% | 2% | 7% |
| Mixed | 2% | 3% | 7% |
| Other | – | 1% | 3% |
| Not known | 1% | 2% | 2% |
The percentage of pupils in Thirsk South & Coxwold with English as an additional language is 4%, compared with 7% in North Yorkshire, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
| % in Thirsk South & Coxwold | % in North Yorkshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 4% | 7% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 95% | 93% | 78% |
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Thirsk South & Coxwold has 11 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Thirsk South & Coxwold |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 11 |
| Childminders | 7 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 4 |
In Thirsk South & Coxwold, there has been 1 full inspection of childcare providers since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Under the renewed education inspection framework, childcare providers are evaluated on the following areas:
We use a 5-point scale to grade different areas of a provider’s work. The evaluation scale for each evaluation area, other than safeguarding, is:
Achievement: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Children's welfare and well-being: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Curriculum and teaching: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Leadership and governance: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of childcare providers in Thirsk South & Coxwold. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and well-being | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and well-being | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement |
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Thirsk South & Coxwold has 8 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in Thirsk South & Coxwold |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 8 |
| Nursery schools | 0 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 7 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 1 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
In Thirsk South & Coxwold, there have been 2 full inspections of schools since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Under the renewed education inspection framework, schools are evaluated on the following areas:
The evaluation scale for each evaluation area, other than safeguarding, is:
Achievement: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Attendance and behaviour: 2 were graded 'expected standard' (of 2).
Curriculum and teaching: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Early years: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
Inclusion: 2 were graded 'expected standard' (of 2).
Leadership and governance: 1 was graded 'expected standard', and 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 2).
Personal development and wellbeing: 2 were graded 'expected standard' (of 2).
Post-16 provision: 1 was graded 'expected standard' (of 1).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of state-funded schools in Thirsk South & Coxwold. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Early years | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Early years | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attendance and behaviour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Early years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Personal development and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-16 provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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