Staynor Hall Primary Academy, Selby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Staynor Hall creates a caring community where pupils feel proud and supported. The school excels at bringing learning to life through enriching experiences and teaching pupils to be independent, confident learners who can explain their thinking clearly. Staff take excellent care of pupils' wellbeing and behaviour, helping them manage emotions skilfully.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-planned curriculum with high expectations from early years onwards
- Effective phonics teaching and regular checks on learning help pupils recall and build knowledge
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs, who learn well alongside their peers
- Consistent behaviour management using clear language and recognition rewards
- Rich enrichment opportunities including visits to cities, coast and places of worship to broaden understanding
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for pupils to write independently and at length across the school
- Limited chances for pupils to apply physical writing skills and build writing stamina
- Need to strengthen pupils' confidence and fluency in writing to prepare them for next stages
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils understanding consent and online safety, and the school creating an open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Well-being ambassadors, school council, sensory garden, breakfast club, wraparound childcare
Staynor Hall Primary Academy has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection in 2019. The school provides a rich, ambitious curriculum that helps pupils develop skills and knowledge across all areas, with strong support for behaviour and personal development.
At a Glance
24.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 84% to 46%. Maths has declined from 69% to 57%. Writing has declined from 84% to 68%.
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
25.4
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
328 pupils
300 capacity
28 places over capacity
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)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.79004%
Overall absence
10.16949%
Persistent absence
236
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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