Secondary
Ofsted Good
About Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Selby High School is a thriving, successful, vibrant, forward-thinking, caring, popular, and energetic secondary school, recognised by the DofE as one of the 100 most improved schools in England in the last four years and with results that place the school in the top 25% of all schools in England.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
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Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
5.0
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
4.5
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
68.3
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
43.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.19
Progress 8
Below average
43.7%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
64.1%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
51.1% entered EBacc
28.1% achieved EBacc
231 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
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David T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 22, 2022
4.0
"Mixed experience so far"
We've only just started at Selby High, but it's been a bit of a mixed bag for us. The school's digital learning portal has been really useful for keeping track of homework and assignments, but we've had some issues with communication between teachers and parents. The kids seem to be enjoying it, but we're still getting used to the new routines and expectations.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
E
Emily B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jul 20, 2022
5.0
"Thrilled with Selby High!"
I've been blown away by the facilities and resources available to the kids at Selby High. The 'can do' ethos really shines through in the way the staff support the students, and I love that they're encouraging them to take on extra challenges. We've been really happy with my child's progress so far.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
H
Helen O
Unconfirmed
Parent
Dec 15, 2021
5.0
"Fantastic education and experiences"
I'm so grateful to have had my children educated at Selby High. The school's focus on arts and science has really helped them develop their passions and interests, and they loved participating in the school productions and other extracurricular activities. The staff are dedicated and caring, and I felt confident that my kids were in good hands.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
4/5
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