Camblesforth Community Primary Academy, Selby

From the headteacher's welcome: "It’s an absolute privilege to be the Headteacher of this incredible school. I am so proud of our dedicated staff, our amazing pupils, and the supportive community that makes our school such a special place. We are a family where everyone feels welcome and valued, a place where children are happy, feel safe, and are inspired to learn."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cooking and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Camblesforth Community Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 57% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Camblesforth Community Primary Academy as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Camblesforth Community Primary Academy are Carlton Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 75% maths); Barlow Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles); Snaith Primary School (2.7 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 75% maths); and Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths).

Camblesforth Community Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Camblesforth Community Primary Academy is one of 26 schools run by Ebor Academy Trust, an academy trust.

2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Camblesforth Community Primary Academy had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Snaith Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mill Farm (adjacent), 210 metres away.

In 2024/25, Camblesforth Community Primary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.