Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Selby, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 119 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
119
Pupils
140
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
The catchment area for Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 140 places, 85% filled: places available
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 119 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Selby.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Hill, Selby, YO8 3UU
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 6.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121596
Other Primary Schools in Selby
If Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Selby are the next closest alternatives.
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO8 9NX
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Catchment Area
Community school · YO8 8DJ
Barlby Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO8 5JQ
Hemingbrough Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO8 6QS
North Duffield Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO8 5RZ
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO8 9BG
Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northallerton
Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Leyburn
Bedale Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bedale
Bilsdale Midcable Chop Gate Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Middlesbrough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Selby/York · 1.5 miles away
Riccall Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · York · 2.1 miles away
Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Selby · 2.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What is the catchment area for Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 119 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover? ▾
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Selby, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.