In the Sixth Form 49% of grades at A Level were at A*, A or B and two students achieved four A* grades at A Level. Almost all students went onto the university of their choice, including Cambridge and the London School of Economics, despite the increased competition for places this year. Thirsk students also continued the long tradition of securing places to study both Medicine and Veterinary Science.
GCSE Maths evening classes
These run at Thirsk School every Tuesday in term time between 19.00 and 21.00.
If you are interested, please contact the school for more information.
Students Arrive from Germany
The 15th German exchange between Nettetal in North West Germany and Thirsk School is currently underway. 18 German students and 2 of their teachers are visiting School and the surrounding areas.
Record GCSE Exam Results
Students celebrated record results at GCSE with 59% achieving at least 5 A* to C grades at GCSE and 80% achieving 5 or more A* to C grades. Many students achieved 10, 11 or 12 GCSEs at the very top grades and 36% of all GCSE grades were at A and A*.
These represent the best overall results achieved at Thirsk.
Ofsted says that Thirsk School and Sixth Form College remains a good school with outstanding features and does not need an inspection every three years, instead moving it into a five year inspection cycle.
The Production takes place on 7th, 8th and 9th, February starting at 7.30 pm.
A limited number of tickets are still available on the 7th and 8th February. Please contact the Drama Department on 01845 522024 ext 115. Read More...
On Monday 19th December, Thirsk School & Sixth Form College hosted their Celebration of Achievement Evening for the class of 2011 Sixth Formers. Students, staff, parents and a number of specially invited guests including Graham Cressey, Chairman of Read More...
The Music Department is raising funds to replace the existing music stands. By sponsoring a stand, you will be providing support for all our extra-curricular ensembles. £30 will allow us to purchase a stand but all donations will be gratefully Read More...
The German Exchange has been running in School for a very long time and I hope for it to keep running for many years to come. It provides an excellent opportunity for students that are learning German to go to Germany and speak the language to German Read More...
The fundraising process began in May 2010, where 11 Thirsk School and Sixth Form College students had to raise £3245 each to embark on the trip of a lifetime. Within a year and a half (with the help of our teachers Miss Beardsworth and Mr Pentland who we Read More...
