Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

About Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is a community school in Selby, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,161 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 (2025/26). 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Yorkshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,161 / 1,185 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Leeds Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4HT

Phone

01757703327

Principal

Nicholas Hinchliffe

Website

http://www.selby-high.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is a community school in Selby, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science have?

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science has 1,161 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 in 2025/26.

Where is Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is located at Leeds Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4HT.