Joseph Rowntree School 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, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Rowntree School
York · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Selby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,176 students
| Measure | Joseph Rowntree School York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 366 | #223 of 366 |
| National rank | #1230 of 4,090 | #2579 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,248 | 1,176 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,248 | 1,176 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | 31.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 58.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.49 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | 37.5 | – |
| town | York | Selby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.josephrowntree.co.uk | www.selby-high.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Joseph Rowntree School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 37.5).
- •Joseph Rowntree School is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 1,176.
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 Joseph Rowntree School better than Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?
On the Success Index (England), Joseph Rowntree School ranks higher (65.3 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 Joseph Rowntree School and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?
About 24 km in a straight line, between York and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Joseph Rowntree School: 1,248. Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science: 1,176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joseph Rowntree School and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Joseph Rowntree School is 82nd 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).