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Barlby High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Barlby High School is an academy converter secondary school in Selby, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 480 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

480

Pupils

750

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Barlby High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barlby High School?

The catchment area for Barlby High School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Barlby High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Barlby High School: 750 places, 64% filled: places available

Barlby High School has a published admission number of 750 places. 480 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 750 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Selby.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →

Barlby High School: School Information

Full address
York Road, Barlby, Selby, YO8 5JP
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
14.4% of pupils
DfE URN
144929

Other Secondary Schools in Selby

If Barlby High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Selby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Barlby High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Barlby High School

What is the catchment area for Barlby High School?

The catchment area for Barlby High School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Barlby High School oversubscribed?

Barlby High School has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 480 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Barlby High School?

Admission to Barlby High School is managed by North Yorkshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Barlby High School cover?

Barlby High School is a secondary school in Selby, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Barlby High School?

Barlby High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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