The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 119
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Headteacher Carla Cox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Hill, Wistow, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 3UU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 119 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Selby, YO8 3UU, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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