The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 30% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 55%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Miss Sarah Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
March 2003 | Inspection
Location
Barwic Parade, Petre Avenue, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStaynor Hall Primary Academy
Primary · 706m away
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Rubicon Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Selby Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby's Ofsted rating?
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby?
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby take?
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby?
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby is in Selby, YO8 8DJ, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby have a sixth form?
No, Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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