
Barlby High School is a mixed academy converter located in Selby, North Yorkshire, specifically on York Road, YO8 5JP. Catering to students aged 11 to 16, the school currently has approximately 480 pupils enrolled, with a capacity of 750. The school serves the local community of Barlby and surrounding areas, offering a non-selective admissions policy. Barlby High School is part of the Heartwood Learning Trust and aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can thrive. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, 'Life in all its fullness – a place to thrive.'
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5 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)
Section 8 deemed section 5 (excluding short inspections)
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Schools into Special Measures Visit
Section 8 conversion