SecondaryData as of May 2026

Barlby High School

York Road, Barlby, Selby, YO8 5JP

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2023

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

Academic picture

42.8school · 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

42.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

12.3%

Basics 9-5

37.8%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

42.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	42.3	46.4
2023/24	47.8	46.4
2024/25	42.8	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

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.35	0.00
2023/24	-0.03	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

3.1%

EBacc APS

3.58

EBacc 9-5

2.0%

EBacc 9-4

3.1%

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Nearby secondary schools

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The Rubicon Centre

3.31 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

3.62 km away · Community school

Good

Brayton Academy

4.37 km away · Academy sponsor led

Outstanding

Read School

9.01 km away · Other independent school

The Snaith School

12.65 km away · Academy converter

Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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