Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
Thomas Street, Barlby Road, Selby, York, YO8 5AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is a primary school in York for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 34th of 92 primary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 March 2014, report published 28 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 April 2024
The school is proud of its 'family feel' that contributes to everyone feeling a valued member of the Barlby Bridge community. Staff know all the pupils as individuals. Relationships between adults and pupils are positive and nurturing. Because of this, pupils feel happy and safe at school. The school wants the best for its pupils. Pupils respond well to the high expectations that staff have for them. They behave well at playtimes, lunchtimes and when moving around the school. The school deals with rare instances of bullying quickly and decisively. The school understands pupils' individual needs well. Children experience care and nurture from the moment they arrive in early years. Pupils demonstrate very positive attitudes to others. They are highly inclusive and have strong and positive attitudes to tolerance and diversity. These attitudes are promoted by the school's BEAM representatives (Barlby Equalities Ambassadors). Pupils benefit from leadership roles that they undertake. School councillors play a part in planning for school improvements. Play leaders support their peers at playtimes. Pupils in Year 6 provide important 'buddy' support to children in Reception. The school provides a range of extra-curricular activities for pupils to develop their interests beyond the academic.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum requires further refinement. The curriculum content does not build in a precise, logical sequence, and, as a result, pupils' learning is variable. The school should precisely identify the essential knowledge and skills it intends pupils to learn, as it does in other subjects.
- Communication with parents is not fully effective. A few parents express concern that, sometimes, they are not provided with the information they need to effectively support their child's education at home. The school should continue to work with parents to improve the relevance and effectiveness of existing communication so that all parents feel able to support their children's learning at home.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
144 pupils on roll, with places for 189
Schools near Barlby Bridge Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Selby Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Staynor Hall Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Liam Platt
- Phone
- 01757703650
- Address
- Thomas Street, Barlby Road, Selby, York, YO8 5AA
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121448
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.