
“Be the best you can be!”
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender primary school located in the rural village of Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire. It caters to children aged 4 to 11 and currently has 119 pupils enrolled, with a capacity for 140. This voluntary controlled school is maintained by the local authority and has a Church of England religious character. The school motto, 'Be the best you can be!', reflects its commitment to nurturing each child's potential. Serving a close-knit community, Wistow School enjoys strong ties with local families and emphasizes a supportive, inclusive environment for its students. The school does not offer nursery or sixth form education, focusing instead on providing a solid foundation in early years and primary education.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. AI-generated editorial content is reviewed for accuracy. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Section 8 (did not convert)
S5 Inspection