Barlow Church of England Primary School
75%
Capacity
79
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Barlow Church of England Primary School
Barlow Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 79 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Barlow Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Keeler, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
Barlow Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 8 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barlow Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Barlow Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Park Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 8ES |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Keeler |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.9% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 105 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
18
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Road, Selby
North Yorkshire, YO8 8ES
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