Queen Mary's School
Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · YO7 3BZ
Set in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Queen Mary's School is an independent school taking pupils from age 11. With around 207 on roll, it sits firmly in the small category, the kind of setting where individual pupils are known well and class sizes are likely to be modest. Families drawn to a close-knit, fee-paying environment rather than a large institution will find that scale defining.
207
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- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 207
- Location
- Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- www.queenmarys.org
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Latest results
Attainment 8
26.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
34%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Headline results sit below the national picture: the school's average Attainment 8 score is 26.8, against a national average of 46.9, and 34% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Prospective families will want to weigh these figures against what a small independent setting can offer in close attention and pastoral support. It is worth discussing pupils' individual starting points and progress directly with the school.
The last word
A small independent school in Thirsk where the personal scale of the place, rather than league-table results, is the main draw.
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Queen Mary's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Queen Mary's School located?
Queen Mary's School is located at Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Thirsk, YO7 3BZ.
What type of school is Queen Mary's School?
Queen Mary's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Queen Mary's School?
Queen Mary's School has approximately 207 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.