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Brayton Academy

Brayton Academy, Selby
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Brayton Academy

Doncaster Road, Selby, YO8 9QS

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Selby.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
932
Ages
11-16
FSM
16.5%
Attainment 8
53.3
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.6%
Basics 9-5
67.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
71.4%
EBacc APS
5.01
EBacc 9-5
42.2%
EBacc 9-4
54.7%
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About Brayton Academy

Brayton Academy is a secondary school in Selby, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 134 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.3. The school has around 932 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Doncaster Road, Selby, YO8 9QS | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Brayton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Brayton Academy

What is Brayton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brayton Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Brayton Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 134 responses): 77% of parents would recommend Brayton Academy.
What are Brayton Academy's latest exam results?
Brayton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Brayton Academy located?
Brayton Academy is a secondary school in Selby, North Yorkshire (YO8 9QS).
How many pupils attend Brayton Academy?
Brayton Academy has around 932 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Brayton Academy with other schools?
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