The Rubicon Centre is a pupil referral unit in Selby, North Yorkshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 11–16
- 6 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 6 (places for 16)
- Headteacher
- Mr Gareth Morton
- Opened
- 1 September 2012
- Free school meals
- 83.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- School reference (URN)
- 137751
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in North Yorkshire (13)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or North Yorkshire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2018; school remains Good (December 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, December 2023).
Contact and getting there
Raincliffe Street, Selby, YO8 4AN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Brayton Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Barlby High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2025) 2.1 miles
- Meadow School Independent · Ages 11–16 5.2 miles
All SEND schools in North Yorkshire
By need in North Yorkshire: Autism (17) · Speech and language (15) · SEMH (14) · Severe learning (8) · Moderate learning (7) · Physical (6) · PMLD (5) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2)
Questions about The Rubicon Centre
How do I get a place at The Rubicon Centre?
Places at The Rubicon Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or North Yorkshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does The Rubicon Centre support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does The Rubicon Centre take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Rubicon Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in December 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Rubicon Centre?
Raincliffe Street, Selby, YO8 4AN, in North Yorkshire.
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