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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Leeds Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4HT, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.0 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,161
Capacity
1,185
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 70% nationally. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above, currently at 32%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, though parents may want to consider the slightly lower LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than only 34% of schools.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.8%
White Other10.8%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.78071, -1.07866 · YO8 4HT
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121702
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.selby-high.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science rated by Ofsted?
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2013.
Is Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science a good school?
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science scores 34.0/100 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.
How do pupils perform at Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science in GCSEs?
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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