Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: New Lane
Town/City: Selby
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: YO8 4QB
Telephone Number: 01757 703817
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Ray
Capacity: 392
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 303 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.7%

Location and administration

URN: 121586
DfE Number: 815/3268
UKPRN: 10080606
UPRN: 100052208701
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Selby (E14001464)
Electoral Ward: Selby East (E05014314)
Diocese: CE42(Diocese of York)

Easting & Northing: 461348E, 432208N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 59.62" N 1° 4' 13.02" W
Plus Code: 9C5WQWMH+7V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Beaston - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 April 2028.
  • Mr Robert Berry - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Mrs Sue Blair - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Mr Oliver Holliday - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mrs Nikola Idle - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Revd Stephen Maughan - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Mr Chido Mwayera - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 22 November 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Ray - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Thomas Shakesby - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2028.
  • Mrs Jenna Skilbeck - Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 January 2031.
  • Mrs Ann Tennant - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Mrs Isca Watson - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Revd John Weetman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 April 2011 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).