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Barlby High School

North Yorkshire, YO8 5JPSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2023
Progress 8
-0.03
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
71 1st-choice / 91 places
Ranking
#1,601
of 3,141 nationally

About Barlby High School

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 18 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 78% of parents would recommend Barlby High School. That's a solid majority, though it's worth noting that 22% said they wouldn't. The school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 148 applications for 91 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.63. Of those, 71 were first-preference applications, and all 71 were offered a place. Looking at the survey details, 72% of parents agreed that their child does well at the school, and 61% felt their child is happy there. However, the picture is more mixed on behaviour and communication: only 61% agreed the school makes sure pupils are well behaved, and 72% agreed they're kept informed about what their child will learn. The school has a capacity of 750 but currently has 480 pupils on roll, so there is room for growth.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressYork Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 5JP
HeadteacherAnouska Gardner
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils480
Free School Meals (FSM)14.4%
School Capacity480 / 750 (64% full)

The full report on this school

What 18 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
TheatreArt StudiosSwimming PoolSports HallScience LabsTennis CourtsAstro TurfDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

SwimmingRoundersDanceTennisHockeyBadmintonCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingNewspaperChessOrchestraFilm ClubDebateYoung EnterpriseEco ClubScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: bhs.hlt.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barlby High School

Barlby High School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.