Barlby Community Primary School
Selby, YO8 5JQ · North Yorkshire · primary school
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131st of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.9/10 against 3,300 of them, against 4.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barlby Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 345 pupils against a stated capacity of 340. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading and writing?
What Ofsted said about Barlby Community Primary School
Overview
Barlby Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils achieve well and enjoy an ambitious curriculum. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a positive attitude towards learning and a strong sense of pride among students.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "well constructed," with a "sharp focus on learning to read" from Reception, supported by effective phonics training and timely interventions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported," with needs identified early and precise plans ensuring they succeed in lessons.
- Children in early years make a "good start to their learning" in reading, writing, and number, taught by "highly skilled staff."
- Pupils benefit from wider opportunities, including residential trips and the ‘50 things to try before you are 11 and ¾’, which help them develop a "better understanding of the world."
- Staff feel "well supported" by the senior leadership team, and governors maintain an "accurate picture of the school" through regular visits.
Areas to improve
- The new behaviour management systems are not yet embedded during unstructured times; the school must ensure "consistency in expectations of behaviour throughout the day" as some pupils do not behave well at playtimes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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