Darwin School
URN: 151618 • Thirsk YO7 4PT
Overview
- Name
- Darwin School
- URN
- 151618
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carrie Fraser (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 0176580345
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Baldersby St James, Thirsk YO7 4PT
Summary
Darwin School, located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is an independent mixed school with a capacity of 24 students. It operates under the Pebbles Care framework, which focuses on providing therapeutic residential child care and education for young people up to the age of 18. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where children can feel safe, valued, and understood, allowing them to flourish both academically and personally.
The educational curriculum at Darwin School is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, supported by a team of in-house psychologists who provide therapeutic interventions. This bespoke approach is designed to help students recover from early adversities and develop into healthy, confident individuals. The school emphasizes one-to-one support and collaborative learning, ensuring that every child receives the attention they need.
Darwin School works closely with local authorities to support children facing various challenges, fostering a sense of community and belonging. The ethos of the school is rooted in compassion, accountability, and progressive practices, aiming to empower students to share their dreams and fears while promoting positive engagement and personal growth.
The educational curriculum at Darwin School is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, supported by a team of in-house psychologists who provide therapeutic interventions. This bespoke approach is designed to help students recover from early adversities and develop into healthy, confident individuals. The school emphasizes one-to-one support and collaborative learning, ensuring that every child receives the attention they need.
Darwin School works closely with local authorities to support children facing various challenges, fostering a sense of community and belonging. The ethos of the school is rooted in compassion, accountability, and progressive practices, aiming to empower students to share their dreams and fears while promoting positive engagement and personal growth.
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- Therapeutic Parenting (other)
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- Forensic Psychology (other)
- 0330 170 0111 (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Breckenbrough School (62.3)
- Queen Mary's School (42.7)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 24
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-05-22
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 24 |
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