THIRSK SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE in North Yorkshire, Thirsk

Education Centre Information: Thirsk School & Sixth Form College:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: North Yorkshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1040
Number of boys: 559
Number of girls: 481
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Thrisk Grammar and Modern School was established in 1957 to cater for all the senior children from the villages. In 1970 it was renamed Thrisk School and is now organised as an 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive school. In September 2004 it was again renamed as a Thrisk School and Sixth Form College. The buildings occupy a single site on the edge of the town. The school has been much extended to include an assembly hall, sports hall, a gymnasium, a library, food technology rooms, specialist computer aided and technology facilities, business studies suite, drama studio, computer rooms, careers library, music suite and an art block. There are extensive playing fields, including an all-weather AstroTurf pitch providing facilities for hockey, soccer, tennis, rugby, cricket and athletics. The school also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, which is a valuable part of every student's education. The school aims to provide a happy, pleasant and caring place where learning is a positive experience.