Schools in Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
21 schools · 6,286 students · 10 academy, 10 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 200.
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Ranked schools in Selby
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 195Barlow Church of England Primary SchoolSelby · Academy Primary– · 82 students
- 290Chapel Haddlesey Church of England Primary SchoolSelby · Academy Primary– · 77 students
- 383Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSelby · Local authority Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
- 482Brayton AcademySelby · Academy Secondary53.4 Attainment 8 · 988 students
- 575Read SchoolSelby · Independent All-through51.3 Attainment 8 · 245 students
- 672Hemingbrough Community Primary SchoolSelby · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
- 769Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSelby · Local authority Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 126 students
- 853Camblesforth Community Primary AcademySelby · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 113 students
- 949Barlby High SchoolSelby · Academy Secondary42.8 Attainment 8 · 482 students
- 1046St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademySelby · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
- 1142Brayton Church of England Primary SchoolSelby · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 1241Barlby Community Primary SchoolSelby · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 345 students
- 1340Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary SchoolSelby · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 246 students
- 1438Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and ScienceSelby · Local authority Secondary42.1 Attainment 8 · 1,176 students
- 1537North Duffield Community Primary SchoolSelby · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 129 students
- 1637Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary SchoolSelby · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 1735Selby Community Primary SchoolSelby · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
- 1833Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSelby · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
- 1930Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSelby · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
- 2015Staynor Hall Primary AcademySelby · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 328 students
- 2111Barwic Parade Community Primary School, SelbySelby · Local authority Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barlow Church of England Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 94.5 Top 5% | – | 82 |
| 2 | Chapel Haddlesey Church of England Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90.4 Top 10% | – | 77 |
| 3 | Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 82.8 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 4 | Brayton Academy Selby · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 81.5 Top 25% | 53.4 Attainment 8 | 988 |
| 5 | Read School Selby · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Independent | 74.9 Top 25% | 51.3 Attainment 8 | 245 |
| 6 | Hemingbrough Community Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 71.6 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 7 | Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 68.6 Top 50% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 126 |
| 8 | Camblesforth Community Primary Academy Selby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 53.0 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 113 |
| 9 | Barlby High School Selby · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 48.6 Top 50% | 42.8 Attainment 8 | 482 |
| 10 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Selby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 45.5 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 11 | Brayton Church of England Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 12 | Barlby Community Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 41.2 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 345 |
| 13 | Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 39.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 246 |
| 14 | Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Selby · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 37.5 Lower 50% | 42.1 Attainment 8 | 1,176 |
| 15 | North Duffield Community Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 37.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 129 |
| 16 | Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 36.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 17 | Selby Community Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 18 | Cliffe Voluntary Controlled Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 33.2 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
| 19 | Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Selby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 30.4 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 20 | Staynor Hall Primary Academy Selby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 14.5 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 328 |
| 21 | Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Selby · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 11.1 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Selby?
Barlow Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Selby with a Success Index (England) of 94.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Selby?
Selby has 21 schools (17 primary, 3 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 6,286 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Selby?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Selby is 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.