Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

Contact details for the school

School Name: Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science
Address: Leeds Road
Town/City: Selby
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: YO8 4HT
Telephone Number: 01757 703327
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Nicholas Hinchliffe
Capacity: 1185
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1176 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 121702
DfE Number: 815/4225
UKPRN: 10017410
UPRN: 100052208686
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Yorkshire (E06000065)
Constituency: Selby (E14001464)
Electoral Ward: Selby West (E05014315)

Easting & Northing: 460809E, 431992N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 52.86" N 1° 4' 42.62" W
Plus Code: 9C5WQWJC+GH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Brown - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Carter-Mills - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Mrs Keith Edmondson - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2030.
  • Dr Stephen Emegbo - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mr Michael Hainsworth - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Mr Nicholas Hinchliffe - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Colin Hunter - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Ms Joanna Malefaki - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Mrs Dee McKenzie - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2031.
  • Miss Beth Parker - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2027.
  • Mr Andy Reed - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2030.
  • Mr Alan Watson - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2030.