Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, York
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in York. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. It was 55% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in detail
Getting a place at Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 5 named it as one of their preferences, for 1 place offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 100% maths); St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Fangfoss (2.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School (3.7 miles, Requires improvement); and Pocklington Junior School (3.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 79% maths).
Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSt Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, FangfossPocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant SchoolPocklington Junior School
Who goes there
5.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (21.1%) received SEN support and 1 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 5 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bishop Wilton Main Street (adjacent), 320 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).
Suspensions and exclusions
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Bishop Wilton Primary School is determined for all pupils to succeed. As one parent said, 'This school provides opportunities for all children to thrive.' Staff have worked hard to address the areas for improvement identified at the last inspection. Their efforts are paying off. There has been significant improvement in the planning and delivery of each curriculum area. As a result, pupils are now receiving a good-quality education and they achieve well.
Staff know the pupils very well and there are strong and trusting relationships. Consequently, pupils feel safe, happy, well supported and cared for. Pupils are polite and respectful. They understand the school's rules and follow them well. They listen carefully and are eager to learn. There is a calm and purposeful environment in classrooms and around the school
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed a broad and balanced curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils. From early years through to Year 6, the school has carefully mapped out the key knowledge that pupils need to learn. Learning has been organised so that content builds in a logical order. This ensures that teachers have a clear understanding of exactly what to teach and when.
The school has clear systems and processes in place for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). It works in collaboration with parents and carers and outside agencies to ensure that pupils get the support they need. As a result, pupils with SEND are supported to achieve well.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
28.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
18.5
Avg class size
16.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in East Riding of Yorkshire; for families living there:
Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
31 pupils
56 places
25 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for York
Across East Riding of Yorkshire council
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,819
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across East Riding of Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
23.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
38
Total Pupils
16
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
6.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,352
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£11,710
Per pupil
£396k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
10.7%
Persistent absence
28
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What is Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2022 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 55% of its 56 places.
How big are the classes at Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Classes at Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School average 18.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 38 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 10.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Apply through East Riding of Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Main Street, Bishop Wilton, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 1SP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)