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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Selby Area

Selby secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 47, well above the England average of 39. Brayton Academy, Read School, and Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science serve the town and surrounding areas, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.8/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). With 4 secondary schools providing comprehensive education, families across Selby, Brayton, and Barlby benefit from strong GCSE results and established community schools in this historic market town setting. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Top schools in Selby

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Brayton Academy
Brayton
Read School
Drax
Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Selby
Barlby High School
Barlby