This is a smaller-than-average sized school. There are more boys than girls. The proportion of pupils supported at school action is below average. The proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is also lower than that usually found. The proportion of students supported by the pupil premium, which provides extra funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, for those looked after by the local authority and for pupils of service families, is below average. The school meets the current government floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress. Most students are of White British heritage and there are few students with English as an additional language. The school holds specialist status in sport. It is an Enhanced Mainstream School for specific learning difficulties and also provides support to local schools for individual students with dyslexia. Small numbers of students attend Selby College and Selby Pupil Referral Unit They follow programmes designed to support their preparation for employment and also courses to improve their social skills. Barlby High is a nationally accredited Healthy School, an Investor in People and holds Eco School (bronze) status. It has also received the Career and Continuing Professional Development Quality Mark. There have been significant staff changes since the previous inspection, including the appointment of a new headteacher.