Barlby High School

A requires improvement academy converter school in North Yorkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Barlby High School.

Selby, YO85JP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.03
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 72.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
York Road
Barlby
Selby, YO85JP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144929
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
York Road, Barlby, Selby, YO8 5JP
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
524
Free School Meals
11.1% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.5 (+20.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
31.7 (+12.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.8 (+8.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
87
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
524 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Life in all its fullness – a place to thrive"

Kindness Respect Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Principal’s Welcome with the vision: "Life in all its fullness – a place to thrive" and core values such as Kindness, Respect and Teamwork.

Admissions Criteria

The PAN (Published Admission Number) for the next academic year is stated in the Admissions Policies section below. North Yorkshire Council is consulting on proposed school admission arrangements for 2027/28. The PAN and admission arrangements are provided in the Policies section: 2025/26 Admissions Policy; 2026/27 Admissions Policy; 2027/28 Admissions Policy - Draft. In-year admissions are handled through the Local Authority’s Co-ordinated Admission Scheme. Visit or contact the school at 01757 706161 for visits or further information.

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