The Rubicon Centre, Selby
The Rubicon Centre is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Selby. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Rubicon Centre in detail
The Rubicon Centre in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At The Rubicon Centre we are committed to making a real difference to the students in our care who come from the six schools in our locality area. A warm and friendly school, we are committed to delivering a safe and supportive environment where all pupils learn, progress and have aspirations for the future."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
83.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (17%).
In 2026, 4 pupils (66.7%) received SEN support and 2 (33.3%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
The Rubicon Centre has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Selby Rail Station, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ebor Street (adjacent), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Rubicon Centre stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 215 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Yorkshire (9), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2018 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
83.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Keep up with The Rubicon Centre
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The Rubicon Centre is in North Yorkshire; for families living there:
Apply to North Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 44
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 36 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
38%
Available places
6 pupils
16 places
10 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Selby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Selby
Across North Yorkshire council
Places available
7,086
Applications
5,586
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Rubicon Centre has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
6
Total Pupils
5
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
0.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,359
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about The Rubicon Centre
What is The Rubicon Centre's Ofsted rating?
The Rubicon Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Rubicon Centre?
No fixed boundary. When The Rubicon Centre is oversubscribed, North Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Rubicon Centre?
The Rubicon Centre has around 6 pupils on roll. 83% are eligible for free school meals.
Does The Rubicon Centre have specialist SEN provision?
The Rubicon Centre has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs.
How do I apply to The Rubicon Centre?
Apply through North Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Rubicon Centre on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Rubicon Centre?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 44 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 36 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Yorkshire is 3 (the median across 382 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Rubicon Centre?
The Rubicon Centre is at Raincliffe Street, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4AN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)