The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Jillian Baker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hilltop, Barlby, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarlby High School
Secondary · 798m away
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Primary · 2.4km away
The Rubicon Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.6km away
Selby Community Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Secondary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barlby Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barlby Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barlby Community Primary School?
Barlby Community Primary School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barlby Community Primary School take?
Barlby Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barlby Community Primary School?
Barlby Community Primary School is in Selby, YO8 5JQ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barlby Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barlby Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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