SecondaryData as of May 2026

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Leeds Road, Selby, YO8 4HT

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

42.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

15.8%

Basics 9-5

31.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	46.7	46.4
2023/24	43.3	46.4
2024/25	42.1	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.05	0.00
2023/24	-0.19	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

49.1%

EBacc APS

3.85

EBacc 9-5

17.3%

EBacc 9-4

29.2%

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Nearby secondary schools

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The Rubicon Centre

0.35 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

Brayton Academy

0.79 km away · Academy sponsor led

Outstanding

Barlby High School

3.62 km away · Academy converter

Requires improvement

Read School

8.67 km away · Other independent school

The Snaith School

10.46 km away · Academy converter

Good

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About Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is a secondary school in Selby, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.1. The school has around 1,161 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Leeds Road, Selby, YO8 4HT | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — School remains Good
Nov 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

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 received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science's latest exam results?

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science located?

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is a secondary school in Selby, North Yorkshire (YO8 4HT).

How many pupils attend Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science has around 1,161 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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