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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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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
B+

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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 1149 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary
Type
Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
Snobe grade
B+
B-
Ofset report
Good Good
Age range
11-16 11-16
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
16.8 2.8
Proficient Math
- -
Proficient Read
- -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
- -
Grade 5 or above A Level
- -
Day Fees
- -
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Secondary Exam Result

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 -0.09 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% 37.17% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 50.74% 45.1%

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% 25.13% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 14.75% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 18.81% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.09 3.27 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 91.58% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 225 118 140
Pupils staying in education 87% 84.56% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 81% 33.42% 34.04%
School sixth forms 2% 28.83% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 3% 11.38% 10.43%
Other education destinations SP 10.94% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.77% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.29% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

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 33.41% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 66% 3 47.83% 43.21%

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% 25.19% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 9% 3 13.41% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 16% 7 18.55% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 3.91 3.19 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 88.2% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 222 120 134
Pupils staying in education 80% 80.57% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 79% 32.06% 33.35%
School sixth forms 1% 35.34% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 6.31% 8.49%
Other education destinations 0% 6.83% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 10% 4.57% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.03% 2.77%

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 33% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 1 45.98% 42.47%

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% 21.7% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 6% 4 12.11% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 1 16.72% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 3.73 3.1 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 75.39% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 198 114 140
Pupils staying in education 85% 68.7% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 82% 25.85% 28.39%
School sixth forms - 34.79% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 4.12% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 1.73% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 2.94% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.55% 2.07%

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% 32.18% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 45.37% 42.95%

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% 24.94% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 16.27% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 10% 17.88% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 83.47% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 228 117 144
Pupils staying in education 93% 50.81% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 91% 28.38% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 35.44% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 4.38% 9%
Other education destinations - 6.53% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 6.63% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.97% 2.47%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 30th Oct 2023 To 3rd Nov 2023
Winter Holidays 25th Dec 2023 To 8th Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 25th Mar 2024 To 8th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2024 To 2nd Sep 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 5th Sep 2023 To 29th Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 4th Nov 2023 To 24th Dec 2023
Spring Term 9th Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 24th Mar 2024
Summer Term 9th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 22nd Jul 2024
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Improved progress in English and maths through increased training and improved deployment of teaching assistants

Teaching assistants sustain concentration and support pupils with SEN and/or disabilities

Attendance remains high and urgent action is needed to reduce it

Focus of pupil premium funding has been sharpened but impact evaluation is inconclusive

Bespoke arrangements for off-site, alternative provision are appropriate to their needs

Inconsistencies exist and not as widespread as expected

Numerous pupil leadership opportunities and student welfare council available

Not all boys have developed a consistently positive approach to learning

Key stage 4 pupils are passionate about extra-curricular activities, especially in sport and music

Actions needed to make better progress for boys and disadvantaged pupils, improve attendance, support SEN pupils and consistently apply the behaviour policy

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