Brayton Academy vs Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 791 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brayton Academy
Selby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
988 students
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Selby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,176 students
| Measure | Brayton Academy Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 366 | #223 of 366 |
| National rank | #554 of 4,090 | #2579 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 988 | 1,176 |
| Pupils on roll | 988 | 1,176 |
| Free school meals | 18.5% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.4 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.7% | 31.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.9% | 58.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.02 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Selby | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.braytonacademy.org.uk | www.selby-high.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Brayton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 37.5).
- •Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 988.
- •Brayton Academy is a academy school while Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brayton Academy better than Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?
On the Success Index (England), Brayton Academy ranks higher (81.5 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 Brayton Academy and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Selby and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brayton Academy: 988. Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science: 1,176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brayton Academy and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brayton Academy is 33rd of 366 and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is 223rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).