Barlby High School vs Selby Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlby High School
Selby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
482 students
Selby Community Primary School
Selby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
303 students
| Measure | Barlby High School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Selby Community Primary School Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 366 | #1101 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2034 of 4,090 | #11206 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 482 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 482 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Selby | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | bhs.hlt.academy/ | selbycp.setschools.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barlby High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 35.2).
- •Barlby High School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 303.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Barlby High School better than Selby Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlby High School ranks higher (48.6 vs 35.2 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 High School and Selby Community Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Selby and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlby High School: 482. Selby Community Primary School: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlby High School and Selby Community Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Barlby High School is 170th of 366 and Selby Community Primary School is 1101st of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).