Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
URN: 121702 • Selby YO8 4HT
Overview
- Name
- Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
- URN
- 121702
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicholas Hinchliffe (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01757703327
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Leeds Road, Selby YO8 4HT
Summary
Selby High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Selby, North Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 1,161 pupils and a capacity of 1,185. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. Its vision, "Embracing Diversity; Unlocking Potential; Inspiring Learning," reflects a commitment to high expectations for both academic and personal development, preparing students for future pathways.
The curriculum at Selby High School is designed to be engaging and challenging, with a focus on delivering high-quality teaching across all subjects. The school encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, Selby High emphasizes the importance of mental and physical wellbeing, ensuring that support for students is at the heart of its mission.
The school actively promotes community involvement and partnerships, aiming to support all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in achieving outstanding outcomes. With a strategic focus on excellence for all, Selby High School strives to inspire lifelong learning and develop responsible, informed citizens.
The curriculum at Selby High School is designed to be engaging and challenging, with a focus on delivering high-quality teaching across all subjects. The school encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, Selby High emphasizes the importance of mental and physical wellbeing, ensuring that support for students is at the heart of its mission.
The school actively promotes community involvement and partnerships, aiming to support all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in achieving outstanding outcomes. With a strategic focus on excellence for all, Selby High School strives to inspire lifelong learning and develop responsible, informed citizens.
Useful links
- Governors and Finance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (sen)
- Transition Evening Presentation 2024 (sen)
- Lunch Menu (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Allergens (download)
- 2025-26 Behaviour Policy (download)
- Term dates (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Brayton Academy (64.7)
- Barlby High School (63.3)
- Brayton Academy (60.2)
- Barlby High School (46.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1185
- Pupils
- 1161
- Boys
- 553
- Girls
- 608
- FSM %
- 26.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1161 | 553 | 608 | 1185 | 26.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1150 | 541 | 609 | 1185 | 23.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1124 | 515 | 604 | 1185 | 18.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1124 | 515 | 604 | 1185 | 18.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1170 | 545 | 625 | 1185 | 14.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1161 | 537 | 624 | 1185 | 12.50 |
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