The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 225 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,161
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 26%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Hinchliffe (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Leeds Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Rubicon Centre
Pupil referral unit · 347m away
Selby Community Primary School
Primary · 520m away
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 579m away
Brayton Academy
Secondary · 791m away
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 885m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science a selective school?
No. Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science's Ofsted rating?
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science currently has 1,161 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science take?
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is in Selby, YO8 4HT, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science have a sixth form?
No, Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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