Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 42.1 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 51%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.19
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.37, 0.00]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 226 | 42.1 | — | 51.3% | 49.1% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 231 | 43.3 | -0.19 | 56.7% | 51.1% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 225 | 46.7 | -0.05 | 64.0% | 36.0% | 4.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 229 | 46.2 | -0.09 | 62.0% | 31.0% | 4.1 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in North Yorkshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 121702 |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Community school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Nicholas Hinchliffe |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | YO8 4HT |
| Latest pupils | 226 |
| FSM eligible | 26.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Leeds Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4HT
http://www.selby-high.org.uk1757703327| DfE number | 4225 |
| UKPRN | 10017410 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |