Driffield Junior School
Driffield, YO25 5HN · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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49th of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.1/10 against 2,393 of them, against 3.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Driffield Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 496 pupils against a stated capacity of 530. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Driffield Junior School
Overview
Driffield Junior School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "friendly and caring ethos" where pupils are proud of their community. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who "happily come to school to work hard" and achieve well across subjects. The school fosters a positive environment where bullying is rare and pupils feel safe.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and enjoy lessons, particularly when work offers "new things to think about," such as immersive history experiences.
- Reading is a high priority, with staff using recent training to ensure most pupils "make good gains in their reading knowledge" through targeted catch-up sessions.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with staff using "good subject knowledge to explain new mathematical ideas and concepts clearly" and providing appropriate materials.
- The curriculum in subjects like history is well developed, using local resources and logical sequencing to help pupils "understand and remember more."
- Staff wellbeing is supported, with leaders introducing changes to "reduce pressure on teachers so that they can focus fully on teaching."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of wider curriculum subjects, leaders must identify precise knowledge and teaching order so that "pupils’ knowledge builds over time."
- Leaders should review reading texts to ensure books "match the reading needs of the least able readers," as occasional mismatches hinder fluency development.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff receive regular training and are "alert and sensitive to any concerns," which are documented and shared appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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