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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
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- Selby YO8 4HT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making better progress due to fewer lesson disruptions and active learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally behave well in lessons and social times, showing respect and pride in their school
Qualifications and Training: Partnerships developed with other schools provide valuable professional development
Current Educational Practices: Introduction of the 鈥業ndependent Zone鈥� helps pupils develop their thinking
Strengths and Challenges: Performance management is rigorous and teachers value the support for improvement
Communication: Parents positively responded to Ofsted鈥檚 online questionnaire, indicating good communication
Parent Satisfaction: The majority of parents feel their children are happy and safe at school
Opportunities for Involvement: Numerous pupil leadership opportunities involve parents indirectly
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are outward-looking, learning from other schools to improve their practices
Actions for Quality Improvement: Several decisive changes have been made to improve the school
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are confident that when bullying occurs, it is dealt with quickly and effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school is a safe place with well-organised safeguarding arrangements
Extracurricular Offerings: Key stage 4 pupils are enthusiastic about numerous extracurricular activities, especially in sports and music
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The introduction of extra-curricular activities is appreciated by pupils
Career Counselling Services: Appropriate curriculum prepares pupils in alternative provisions for their next steps
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved progress in English and mathematics for SEN pupils due to new strategies
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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1150 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 34.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 48.93% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 26.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 12.81% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 17.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 81.64% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 30.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 30.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 11.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.67% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.58% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 37.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 50.98% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 25.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 15.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 19.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 3.29 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 121 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.51% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 33.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 29.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 11.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.11% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 4 | 33.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 3 | 48.25% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 25.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 3 | 13.73% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 7 | 18.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 3.22 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 124 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 80.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 31.15% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 35.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.7% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 2 | 34.22% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 1 | 47.36% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 22.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 4 | 12.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 1 | 17.34% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 3.2 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 73.97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 118 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 67.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 24.42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.61% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 46.79% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 25.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 18.69% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 54.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 91% | 29.03% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.87% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.17% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
