Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Leeds Road, Selby, YO8 4HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is a secondary school in Selby for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 29th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2013, report published 11 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2023
The school's vision of 'embracing diversity, unlocking potential and inspiring learning' is one that is embraced by all members of the school community. There is a focus from all adults in the school to make this vision part of pupils' experience. Pupils behave very well and this helps them to fulfil their potential. They are keen to learn and are responsive to the Selby standards. Pupils are polite, courteous and extremely welcoming to visitors to the school. The school has introduced a new behaviour policy that is focused on positive relationships. The school's focus on celebrating good behaviour encourages pupils to behave well. Pupils are happy and safe. They know that they have a trusted adult in the school to turn to if they need help. They report that bullying rarely happens. If it does, then they are confident that it is taken seriously and addressed by adults. The school has embedded enrichment opportunities to broaden pupils' experience. This gives all pupils the chance to extend their learning beyond the curriculum. All pupils learn British Sign Language, how to restart a heart and first aid. This gives pupils a sense of responsibility and confidence in helping and communicating with others. Pupils enjoy the varied enrichment opportunities that they have.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, the school has not mapped out the end points that pupils must reach in their learning clearly enough. This makes it difficult for some staff to check that pupils have learned the most important knowledge. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum maps out the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn consistently well across all subjects.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
226 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,176 pupils on roll, with places for 1,185
Schools near Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brayton Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.4 |
| Barlby High School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 42.8 |
| Read School | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 51.3 |
| The Snaith School | 7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 46.3 |
| Sherburn High School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.3 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Nicholas Hinchliffe
- Phone
- 01757703327
- Address
- Leeds Road, Selby, YO8 4HT
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121702
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.