What did School Atlas judge Barlby High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Barlby High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Barlby High School?

Barlby High School has 482 pupils on roll.

What ages does Barlby High School take?

Barlby High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Barlby High School located?

Barlby High School is located in Selby, YO8 5JP, North Yorkshire.

How do I apply to Barlby High School?

Barlby High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Barlby High School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Barlby High School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 12.82 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Barlby High School?

When Barlby High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children considered by the admissions authority to have exceptional social or medical needs which makes the preferred school the only school for the child, supported by professional recommendation; 3. Normal area — Children living within the normal area of the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, we will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2027... If within a priority group there are not enough places for all those with a sibling at the school in September 2027, we will give priority to those children with a sibling living nearest the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Barlby High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.3% of pupils at Barlby High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

12.82miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Barlby High School, year by year →

How places are decided at Barlby High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical needs — Children considered by the admissions authority to have exceptional social or medical needs which makes the preferred school the only school for the child, supported by professional recommendation.
3Normal area — Children living within the normal area of the school.
4Staff children — Children who have a parent working in the school on a permanent contract of employment for two or more years at the time in which the application for admissions to the school is made, or a member of staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Outside normal area — Children living outside the normal area of the school.

If two applications tie: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, we will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2027... If within a priority group there are not enough places for all those with a sibling at the school in September 2027, we will give priority to those children with a sibling living nearest the school.

Barlby High School follows the North Yorkshire Council coordinated admissions scheme; catchment area ('normal area') referenced but not defined in this document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Barlby High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Barlby High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Barlby High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Barlby High School?: Barlby High School has 482 pupils on roll.
What ages does Barlby High School take?: Barlby High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Barlby High School located?: Barlby High School is located in Selby, YO8 5JP, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Barlby High School?: Barlby High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Barlby High School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Barlby High School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 12.82 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Barlby High School?: When Barlby High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children considered by the admissions authority to have exceptional social or medical needs which makes the preferred school the only school for the child, supported by professional recommendation; 3. Normal area — Children living within the normal area of the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, we will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2027... If within a priority group there are not enough places for all those with a sibling at the school in September 2027, we will give priority to those children with a sibling living nearest the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Barlby High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.3% of pupils at Barlby High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

12.82miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Barlby High School, year by year →

How places are decided at Barlby High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical needs — Children considered by the admissions authority to have exceptional social or medical needs which makes the preferred school the only school for the child, supported by professional recommendation.
3Normal area — Children living within the normal area of the school.
4Staff children — Children who have a parent working in the school on a permanent contract of employment for two or more years at the time in which the application for admissions to the school is made, or a member of staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Outside normal area — Children living outside the normal area of the school.

Barlby High School follows the North Yorkshire Council coordinated admissions scheme; catchment area ('normal area') referenced but not defined in this document.

Barlby High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Barlby High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Barlby High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in November 2025, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Barlby High School?: Barlby High School has 482 pupils on roll.
What ages does Barlby High School take?: Barlby High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Barlby High School located?: Barlby High School is located in Selby, YO8 5JP, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Barlby High School?: Barlby High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Barlby High School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Barlby High School for 2023-24 (Year 7) was 12.82 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Barlby High School?: When Barlby High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order including those who appear [to the admission authority] to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children considered by the admissions authority to have exceptional social or medical needs which makes the preferred school the only school for the child, supported by professional recommendation; 3. Normal area — Children living within the normal area of the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, we will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2027... If within a priority group there are not enough places for all those with a sibling at the school in September 2027, we will give priority to those children with a sibling living nearest the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Barlby High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.3% of pupils at Barlby High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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