Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

About Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Selby, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 333 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Yorkshire →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

333 / 392 (85%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

New Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4QB

Phone

01757703817

Headteacher

Rachel Ray

Website

www.selbyabbeyprimaryschool.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Selby, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 333 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 January 2023).

How does Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is located at New Lane, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4QB.