Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
New Lane, Selby, YO8 4QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Selby for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 11th of 16 primary schools in Selby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 January 2023, report published 2 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 January 2023
Pupils feel happy and safe at this calm and friendly school. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. The school's restorative approach to behaviour management is central to its work and Christian ethos. When pupils fall out, adults encourage and support them to find a solution together. This prepares pupils well for managing relationships beyond school. Leaders help pupils learn to be respectful of difference, whether that be religious views or how people choose to live their lives. As one pupil said, 'It is okay to believe whatever you want. In this school, it does not matter what you believe as long as you are kind to other people.' Staff and pupils are positive about the school. Most parents and carers feel that the school communicates well and that behaviour is good. They feel confident that staff make every effort to ensure pupils have the tools they need to succeed. A small minority of parents express concerns about leaders' actions to address alleged bullying incidents.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum for some foundation subjects is not aligned well with the early years curriculum. This means that adults in Nursery and Reception miss opportunities to introduce children to the subject vocabulary they will develop further in key stage 1. Leaders should ensure that the early years curriculum School 3 prepares children for the demands of Year 1 and beyond.
- Processes for recording safeguarding concerns are inconsistent. As a result, there is an increased risk that information may be missed or misrepresented. Leaders should ensure that there are consistent processes in place for recording and reporting concerns.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
303 pupils on roll, with places for 392
Schools near Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Selby Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Ray
- Phone
- 01757703817
- Address
- New Lane, Selby, YO8 4QB
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121586
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.