The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.4
9.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
71%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 102 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 932
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 16.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- RESILIENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Carney (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Doncaster Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 390m away
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 561m away
Brayton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 764m away
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Secondary · 791m away
The Rubicon Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Selby Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brayton Academy a selective school?
No. Brayton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brayton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brayton Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brayton Academy?
Brayton Academy currently has 932 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brayton Academy take?
Brayton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brayton Academy?
Brayton Academy is in Selby, YO8 9QS, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brayton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Brayton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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