Alanbrooke Academy
Alanbrooke Barracks, Topcliffe, Alanbrooke Barracks, Thirsk, YO7 3SFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alanbrooke Academy is a primary school in Thirsk for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 23 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Alanbrooke Academy is inclusive and aspirational. Pupils flourish in this small school. Pupils are proud to come here. The school's culture helps them feel safe, valued, and respected. Most pupils come from military families. The school ensures all pupils are well supported and can embrace all that school life has to offer. The school has high expectations for all pupils as soon as they join. They achieve exceptionally well. The school's curriculum is ambitious and engaging. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive well-tailored support. The school provides pupils with an excellent foundation for their future learning. Pupils behave impeccably. They display high levels of respect and kindness at all times. Pupils enjoy celebrating each other's achievements and wear their accolades with pride. The school has carefully curated an extensive and well-tailored personal development offer. All pupils benefit from the wide range of experiences beyond the classroom. The school has a strong focus on developing pupils' individual talents and confidence. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They praise the high-quality education, support and opportunities provided for their children.
Pupil numbers and mix
27 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Alanbrooke Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topcliffe CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
| Carlton Miniott Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Keeble Gateway Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sowerby Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Keeley Ungerechts
- Phone
- 01845577474
- Address
- Alanbrooke Barracks, Topcliffe, Alanbrooke Barracks, Thirsk, YO7 3SF
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 148233
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.