Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Hill, Wistow, Selby, YO8 3UUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Selby for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 2nd of 16 primary schools in Selby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 October 2019, report published 13 November 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Pupils in this school are polite, well behaved and positive ambassadors for their school. They enjoy coming to school and attend well. Pupils feel safe in school and have positive relationships with adults. Pupils are proud of the work they do. Their achievements are celebrated all around the school. The school's values are embedded in all that they do. Pupils learn about different faiths and cultures. They become ready for life in modern Britain. The mental health and well-being of pupils is a priority. A range of strategies are in place to support this, such as 'calm corners' and safe spaces. Pupils behave well, living by the school's 'Golden Values'. There are many opportunities for pupils to take on responsibility. They become school councillors, eco-warriors and play leaders, for example. Pupils have a strong voice. The school councillors were active in shaping the 'behaviour brochure'. Staff are determined that all pupils will achieve well. The school ensures that the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils. The children in the early years get off to a flying start and are ready for Year 1. They achieve highly in phonics and learn to read quickly. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress.
What the school should improve
- The school's current approach to check and identify gaps in learning and Tier 3 vocabulary has not been in place very long, therefore the impact is yet to be seen. This means that sometimes, gaps in pupils' learning, and particularly their recall of key vocabulary, is not identified and addressed. This makes it difficult for pupils to build on their previous knowledge. The school should ensure that the approaches already in place identify gaps in pupils' learning and support knowledge and vocabulary to become embedded in their long-term memory.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
126 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Riccall Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Selby Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Barlby Bridge Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Carla Cox
- Phone
- 01757268378
- Address
- Church Hill, Wistow, Selby, YO8 3UU
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 121596
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.