SecondaryData as of May 2026

Barlby High School

York Road, Barlby, Selby, YO8 5JP

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Selby.

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Pupils

480

Ages

11-16

FSM

14.4%

Attainment 8

42.8

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

42.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

12.3%

Basics 9-5

37.8%

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

3.1%

EBacc APS

3.58

EBacc 9-5

2.0%

EBacc 9-4

3.1%

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About Barlby High School

Barlby High School is a secondary school in Selby, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 18 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. The school has around 480 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: York Road, Selby, YO8 5JP | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barlby High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2025 — 2024+ framework
Jul 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Apr 2023 — Requires improvement
Nov 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jul 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Nov 2021 — Inadequate
Mar 2013 — Good (predecessor: Barlby High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Barlby High School

What is Barlby High School's Ofsted rating?

Barlby High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Barlby High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 18 responses): 78% of parents would recommend Barlby High School.

What are Barlby High School's latest exam results?

Barlby High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Barlby High School located?

Barlby High School is a secondary school in Selby, North Yorkshire (YO8 5JP).

How many pupils attend Barlby High School?

Barlby High School has around 480 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Barlby High School with other schools?

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