Is Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard, one at Needs attention and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 142nd of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

Myrtle Avenue, Brayton, Selby, YO8 9BG

Local ranking142nd of 280 primary schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 63.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 192
Boys: 109 (55%)
Girls: 91 (46%)
Capacity: 210 (95% full)
SEND: 8.3%
FSM Eligible: 7.8%
EAL: 2.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 6.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Budget per Pupil: £5,986/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.2%
White Other: 3.6%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%

93.2%

White British

3.6%

White Other

2.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01757706841

admin@longmanshill.n-yorks.sch.uk

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Myrtle Avenue

Selby, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 121460
UKPRN: 10074831
Establishment No.: 2418

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