Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Selby, YO8 3UU · North Yorkshire · primary school
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78th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,621 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time? How does the school monitor progress for pupils with similar backgrounds to the local intake?
What Ofsted said about Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The inspection confirms that Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils are described as “polite, well behaved and positive ambassadors” who “enjoy coming to school” and feel safe. The school maintains a strong community ethos, with leaders and staff working collaboratively to ensure high expectations and pupil well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour, guided by the school’s “Golden Values,” and have a “strong voice” through roles such as school councillors and eco-warriors.
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils,” with a clear approach to checking knowledge that helps identify and address learning gaps.
- Early years children achieve highly in phonics and are “ready for Year 1,” while pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make “good progress.”
- Reading is highly valued, with “reading challenges with linked rewards” and effective interventions for those falling behind.
- Staff are “very happy to be part of this school,” supported by a governing body that prioritises staff well-being and workload management.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure its current approaches effectively identify gaps in learning and support the embedding of “Tier 3 vocabulary” in pupils’ long-term memory, as the impact of recent strategies is “yet to be seen.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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