Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Catchment Area
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is a community secondary school in Selby, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1161 pupils, and a capacity of 1185 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
1,161
Pupils
1,185
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science?
The catchment area for Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science 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.
Secondary school places at Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science are allocated by North Yorkshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 →Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science: 1185 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science has a published admission number of 1185 places. 1161 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1185, North Yorkshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26% of pupils at Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.
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) →
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science: School Information
- Full address
- Leeds Road, Selby, YO8 4HT
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121702
Other Secondary Schools in Selby
If Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Selby are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
What is the catchment area for Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science? ▾
The catchment area for Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science 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 Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science oversubscribed? ▾
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is operating close to its capacity of 1185 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science? ▾
Admission to Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science 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 Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science cover? ▾
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science 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 Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science? ▾
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.