Brayton Academy
Selby, YO8 9QS · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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3rd of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. 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 — 8.4/10 against 877 of them, against 8.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 58.6 · 80 | 30% | 2.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.59 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.0 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brayton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.59 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join badminton, dance, and sports teams for netball, rugby, football, and basketball. The school organises a rugby and netball tour to Condover Hall and a ski trip to Spain.
Getting in
The published school roll is 988 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,208. 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 in maintaining their progress from Key Stage 3 to 4? What specific support is available for students joining the rugby or netball teams?
What Ofsted said about Brayton Academy
Overview
Brayton Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, where it was judged outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report describes a school where pupils are “confident, resilient and respectful” and benefit from a “calm and purposeful learning community.” Leaders have addressed previous curriculum gaps, ensuring more pupils now learn a “broad and balanced curriculum.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of attainment, with many achieving “exceptionally well across a wide range of subjects.”
- Staff provide “high-quality pastoral support,” fostering positive relationships and ensuring pupils thrive academically and personally.
- Teaching is effective, with staff introducing knowledge carefully and making “highly effective” adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The school offers unique experiences, such as a ‘Resilience Camp’ and engineering workshops, which help pupils develop teamwork and overcome challenges.
- Strategies to support disadvantaged pupils, including securing high attendance, have begun to have a “positive impact” on their achievement.
Areas to improve
- The school should review and strengthen its curriculum offer for key stage 3, particularly in computing and religious education, to address knowledge gaps.
- The wider curriculum needs to better prepare pupils for life beyond school, specifically by improving their knowledge of other faiths and cultures and broadening careers education.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.4 |
| 2024/25 | 53.4 |
| 2025/26 | 50.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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