Best 3 Secondary schools in Selby – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Brayton Academy (Secondary) in Selby; Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science (Secondary) in Selby; Barlby High School (Secondary) in Selby — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Brayton Academy, Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science and Barlby High School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led, community school and academy converter type located around Selby, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Brayton Academy), published Jul 2019. The lowest is 3 (Barlby High School), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Barlby High School (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 2,550, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust and HOPE SENTAMU LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Brayton Academy YO8 9QS	Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science YO8 4HT	Barlby High School YO8 5JP
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Selby North Yorkshire YO8 9QS	Selby North Yorkshire YO8 4HT	Selby North Yorkshire YO8 5JP
Latest Ofsted	1 4 Jul 2019	2 11 Dec 2013	3 15 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1208	1185	750
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust	North Yorkshire (815)	HOPE SENTAMU LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.braytonacademy.org.uk	www.selby-high.org.uk	bhs.hlt.academy
Telephone	01757707731	01757703327	01757706161
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Brayton Academy

YO8 9QS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 9QS
Ofsted: 1 4 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.braytonacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01757707731

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

YO8 4HT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 4HT
Ofsted: 2 11 Dec 2013
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Yorkshire (815)
Website: www.selby-high.org.uk
Telephone: 01757703327

Barlby High School

YO8 5JP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 5JP
Ofsted: 3 15 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HOPE SENTAMU LEARNING TRUST
Website: bhs.hlt.academy
Telephone: 01757706161

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.