Barlby Community Primary School vs Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlby Community Primary School
Selby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
345 students
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Selby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,176 students
| Measure | Barlby Community Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #974 of 1,636 | #223 of 366 |
| National rank | #9878 of 15,697 | #2579 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 345 | 1,176 |
| Pupils on roll | 345 | 1,176 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Selby | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.barlbycommunityprimaryschool.co.uk | www.selby-high.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlby Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 37.5).
- •Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 345.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barlby Community Primary School better than Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?
On the Success Index (England), Barlby Community Primary School ranks higher (41.2 vs 37.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barlby Community Primary School and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Selby and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlby Community Primary School: 345. Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science: 1,176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlby Community Primary School and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barlby Community Primary School is 974th of 1,636 and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is 223rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).