Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby, Selby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Barwic Parade creates a caring, purposeful learning environment where every child feels valued and ready to learn. The school excels at reading instruction and goes above and beyond to support children's physical and emotional wellbeing. Parents consistently praise the kindness and help they receive, and pupils thrive in the beautiful outdoor spaces and engaging curriculum that explores the wider world.
Key Strengths
- High-quality reading provision with phonics parties and reading cafes that engage parents and children
- Strong curriculum with clear learning progressions and teachers who check understanding well
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who are fully included and achieve well
- Extensive after-school activities including sports, computing, craft, cookery, choir and story time
- Outstanding personal development opportunities including spiritual, moral, social and cultural education, community projects and talents showcase
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, activities to help pupils remember prior learning are not closely enough aligned to the curriculum, limiting recall
- Occasional bullying and inappropriate name-calling incidents, though the school addresses these effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff taking prompt action on any concerns and pupils confident that issues will be resolved.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, computing, craft, cookery, choir, story time, Barwic's Got Talent, Globetrotters (learning about different countries), community champion projects, charity support work, breakfast club, after-school club
Barwic Parade Community Primary School is a good school where pupils love learning and feel happy and safe. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with a broad curriculum, strong reading provision, and excellent support for all pupils including those with SEND.
At a Glance
52.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 55%. Maths has declined from 75% to 55%. Writing has declined from 63% to 55%.
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
24.6
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
184 pupils
261 capacity
77 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Selby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Selby
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.7744%
Overall absence
22.40437%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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