Admissions
If you would like your child to attend our school, please see full details of our admission arrangements below.
Pre-School Admissions
Parents of pre-school children should apply for a place at Wistow School online through the Local Authority, please contact the office to book a visit. The deadline for applications varies each year, but it is usually in mid‑January. Please refer to the website details below for the most up-to-date information. Wistow School has a maximum admission number of 20 pupils, which supports our class organisation and may vary slightly from year to year.
As a small school with seven year groups accommodated across just five classrooms, we must adhere to our Published Admission Number (PAN) to ensure we continue to provide high‑quality education for all our pupils. Exceeding this number would place undue pressure on our limited space and staffing, and could impact the educational provision and support we are committed to delivering. While we are always keen to support families, our priority must be to maintain a balanced and effective learning environment. We will, however, do what we can to help families find a suitable alternative school if we are unable to offer a place.
When North Yorkshire Council (NYC) contacts you with an invitation to apply for a primary school place online, Wistow School will also seek to confirm your preference choices. This helps us establish early links with families and supports a smooth transition from pre‑school or home.
Transition for known new starters begins in April of the year they are due to start school and continues for the remainder of the academic year. Families are invited to visit the school and take part in various events, from transition mornings and afternoons to our Sports Day picnic. During the summer term prior to starting, both children and parents are invited to attend a series of meetings and transition sessions designed to answer their questions and give the children time to meet as a new class and help them feel confident and prepared for school life.
Mid-Year Admissions
If you would like to enquire about a place at Wistow School during the school year, we strongly recommend contacting the school office first. We will be able to let you know whether we currently have space in the year group you require.
If places are available, parents of children wishing to join year groups other than Reception are very welcome to arrange a visit to the school before submitting an application through the Local Authority.
For admissions information or to apply for a place, you can contact the North Yorkshire Council Admissions Office on 01609 533679, or visit their website at:
https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions
Appeals Process
If your child was not successful in being allocated a place at Wistow School, you are able to appeal and to do this you must contact the NYC and follow their process. Please keep in mind that as a small school with five classes, we do only have space for our agreed PAN each year.
See the link below for more information.
- North Yorkshire Council Appeals Process Click on the link below to find out more about the NYC appeals process.
Our latest Admissions Policy can be found on the Policies page of this website by clicking the link below.