Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Type Secondary / Community school
Age Range 11-16
Religion Does not apply
Address Leeds Road
Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 4HT
Phone 01757703327
Reference Number 121702

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is maintaining its good standard of education, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and pupil well-being. The school's vision to embrace diversity and support learning is evident in the positive behavior and engagement of its pupils. They consistently appear happy and safe, showcasing an environment where they can thrive academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to provide a wide range of enriching experiences, and there is a notable commitment to supporting all pupils, including those with special educational needs.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1161
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 47.63%
Girls: 52.37%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 26%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 13.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 122 115 237
8 120 118 238
9 122 114 236
10 93 128 221
11 96 133 229

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 81.8%
White, Other 10.8%
Indian 1.1%
Mixed, Other 1%
White & Asian 0.9%
White & Black (African) 0.6%
African 0.6%
Unclassified 0.4%
Asian, Other 0.4%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.3%
Chinese 0.3%
Irish 0.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 04 Oct 2023
Date Report
04 Oct 2023 School inspection
12 Jun 2018 Short inspection
19 Nov 2013 Full inspection:
28 Sep 2011 Full inspection:
15 Oct 2010 Monitoring visit
04 Feb 2009 Full inspection:
23 Mar 2006 Full inspection:
25 Sep 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils behave very well and are keen to learn.
  • The school celebrates good behavior through a positive behavior policy.
  • There is a strong focus on enriching the curriculum with diverse learning opportunities.
  • Lessons are taught by knowledgeable teachers who present information clearly.
  • The school addresses the needs of pupils with SEND effectively.
  • Pupils are supported in developing their vocabulary and reading skills.
  • The school actively engages with parents and considers their views.
  • Pupils receive excellent support for their social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some areas of the curriculum lack clearly mapped end points for pupil learning.

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
42.1

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 31.9%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 51.3%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 138 0
Third Preference 33 0
From another Local Authority 3 0

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Name Distance
Selby Community Primary School
Flaxley Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4DL
0.32 miles
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
New Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4QB
0.36 miles
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Myrtle Avenue, Brayton, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9BG
0.55 miles
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Baffam Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9AX
0.67 miles
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Thomas Street, Barlby Road, Selby, York, North Yorkshire, YO8 5AA
0.73 miles
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Barwic Parade, Petre Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8DJ
0.92 miles
Brayton Church of England Primary School
Brayton Lane, Brayton, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9DZ
0.97 miles
Staynor Hall Primary Academy
Staynor Link, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8GE
1.18 miles
Barlby Community Primary School
Hilltop Barlby, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5JQ
1.82 miles
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School
Londesborough Grove, Fox Lane, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9NX
2.13 miles
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
CHURCH HILL, WISTOW, SELBY, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO8 3UU
2.52 miles
Barlow Church of England Primary School
Park Road, Barlow, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8ES
2.91 miles
Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Main Street, Cliffe, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 6NN
3.36 miles
Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Gateforth Lane, Hambleton, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9HP
3.49 miles
Riccall Community Primary School
Riccall Community Primary School, Riccall, Coppergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 6PF
3.81 miles
Chapel Haddlesey Church of England Primary School
Millfield Road, Chapel Haddlesey, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8QF
3.92 miles
Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Broad Lane, Cawood, Cawood Ce Primary School, Selby/York, North Yorkshire, YO8 3SQ
3.97 miles
Hemingbrough Community Primary School
School Road, Hemingbrough, Hemingbrough Cp School, School Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 6QS
4.38 miles
Camblesforth Community Primary Academy
Mill Lane, Camblesforth, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8HW
4.57 miles
Name Distance
Brayton Academy
Doncaster Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9QS
0.49 miles
Barlby High School
York Road, Barlby, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5JP
2.25 miles
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