The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 28.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Ray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
New Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Rubicon Centre
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Secondary · 579m away
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Primary · 597m away
Selby Community Primary School
Primary · 612m away
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Primary · 1.1km away
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brayton Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Selby, YO8 4QB, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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