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Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
New Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4QB, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.9 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
333
Capacity
392
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in education. While 58% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 67% nationally, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, with a reasonable level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.3%
White Other11.7%
Asian Indian2.4%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.6%
Location
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53.78259, -1.07044 · YO8 4QB
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121586
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2023.
Is Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 33.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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