Local Schools
St Mary's
St Mary's is situated in Selby, at the southern edge near Brayton, by the A19 Doncaster/York road. It serves the town of
St Mary's School was founded in the 1840's. It is a
In January 1977 the school was transferred to its present location. The school building is set in its own grounds of approximately four acres which includes a football pitch, two playgrounds a wildlife garden and a millennium garden, incorporating a sensory garden and some adventure play equipment.
The building is of a modern design but not "open plan". There are eight classrooms set in four pairs. Each pair shares its own entrance, toilet and cloakroom facilities, library and wet areas.
The school also contains a library, Information Communications Technology centre which has supervised access to the Internet and a hall which is used for PE, drama and dining room.
The school also has a breakfast club and an after school club to help with child care needs. Both clubs make a charge to parents for the service provided.
There are currently 161 pupils on roll. We have a small number of places available in our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes but places in our Junior section are scarce. Although we are a Catholic school we do educate children from other faiths. Parents considering our school are welcome to pay us a visit. Please make an appointment with the headteacher or secretary.
Our website www.stmarysselby.ik.org has more information.
THE SCHOOL DAY
School begins :
Break :
Lunch Infants :
Juniors : 1
Schools ends :
Contacts:
Headteacher: Mr N Evans.
Chair of Governors: Mr J Savage
School Telephone :01757 706616
Fax :01757 290793
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The School is adjacent to the Village Green and serves the Parish and the hamlet of Burn. Children also come from outlying farms and the town of
The school attracts approximately 25 – 30% of its children from outside its normal catchment area.
The School was opened in 1969. Primary aged children prior to then attended a C of E Primary school in the adjoining site, which is still used for Brayton C of E Infant School, from where most of our children transfer.
Our school occupies a pleasant, spacious location. It has seven large well equipped classrooms, a ‘mobile’ classroom, a large hall, separate kitchen, administrative areas and a library/ICT suite. Outside there are two playgrounds and two acres of grounds, which include a large wildlife area and pond.
The Parish is now by passed to the South which has led to a decrease in heavy traffic on the A19. There are proposals for a school safety zone on
Head Teacher: Mrs Gloria Beecroft
Brayton
Selby
YO8 9DZ
Telephone: 01757 704308/708579
Fax: 01757 290884
Brayton Infant School
At Brayton C of E Voluntary Controlled Infant School we seek to develop caring, responsible pupils, who are self motivated and co operative. Our school provides a happy, secure and caring environment, where every individual is respected and valued: their achievements celebrated and where Christian values are promoted. We promote positive partnerships between children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
The school is situated on the edge of the Village Green and serves Brayton & Burn. Children attend between the ages of four and seven, with the majority of children transferring to Brayton Junior School at the end of their third year.
The school is a Voluntary Controlled school with strong connections with St Wilfrid’s Church at Brayton and a Christian, Caring atmosphere prevails throughout the school which is set by the daily morning Act of Collective Worship.
The school grounds have been developed into an area that promotes creative, imaginative, physical and sensory play, which is aimed at children of the four to eight age range. The Millennium Garden includes sculpture by a local artist, Ailsa Magnus, as well as low level play equipment, sensory garden, Millennium Rotunda and Amphitheatre
The Head Teacher will be pleased to make arrangements for you to visit the school prior to your requesting a place for your child/children. Please do not hesitate to ring if you would like to make an appointment to look around school.
Brayton C E Infant School
Brayton Lane
Brayton
Selby
YO8 9EG
Tel: 01757 704581
Head Teacher : Mrs A Smith
