Skip to main content
NestScope
Exterior of a typical primary school
VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED

Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Goodgraded 11/01/2023Ages 2–11333 pupilsChurch of England
Selby, YO8 4QB
North Yorkshire

Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Selby, within the North Yorkshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 333 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/01/2023, Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Selby can view Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 11/01/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals30.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-11%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in SelbySee the full area report for YO8 4QB