Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Selby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,176 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Selby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
| Measure | Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #223 of 366 | #883 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2579 of 4,090 | #8980 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,176 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,176 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.selby-high.org.uk | www.sm.bkcat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 37.5).
- •Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is the larger school with 1,176 students compared with 188.
- •Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (45.5 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 Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Selby and Selby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science: 1,176. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is 223rd of 366 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 883rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).