SchoolScoresDriffield Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Bridlington Road, Driffield, YO25 5HN
01377 253371 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 November 2012.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 April 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
119 pupils in this year group.
59% — 2 points above the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in East Riding of Yorkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Driffield. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.9% | 19.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 17 state primary schools in Driffield. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 17 state primary schools in Driffield. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 13.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools in Driffield. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Driffield. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Driffield. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 10.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Driffield. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Driffield. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.20% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 17 state primary schools in Driffield. Higher than 79% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools in Driffield. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Driffield. Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 11.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Northfield Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Driffield CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Nafferton Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Garton-on-the-Wolds CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Driffield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Driffield Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 November 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 April 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Driffield Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117840.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.