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Barlby High School
York Road, Barlby, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5JP, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.7 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
480
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.8, the school performs in the top 66% nationally, although only 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong at 78%, indicating a generally positive experience, despite the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 6% of schools, highlighting areas for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child feels safe
78%
My child is happy
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School keeps me informed
72%
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
Behaviour is good
61%
School has high expectations
61%
School supports development
56%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
White Other2.7%
Asian Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.80376, -1.03981 · YO8 5JP
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144929
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebhs.hlt.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is Barlby High School rated by Ofsted?
Barlby High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Barlby High School a good school?
Barlby High School scores 5.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Barlby High School?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barlby High School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Barlby High School in GCSEs?
Barlby High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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