Nafferton Primary School
Driffield, YO25 4LJ · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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15th 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 the 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nafferton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 294 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Nafferton Primary School
Overview
Nafferton Primary School is described as a place where "childhood is nurtured and celebrated," with pupils who are "proud to be part of the ‘family’." The inspection found that leaders have created a "rich, warm and welcoming environment" that encourages imagination and curiosity, resulting in exceptional behaviour and high levels of pupil happiness.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exceptional" behaviour, being "polite and articulate" while treating others with "respect and kindness."
- The curriculum links learning to "real-life experiences," such as pupils writing to the Brazilian embassy about deforestation.
- Mathematics is a strength, with a "well-planned curriculum" where pupils effectively use "key instant recall facts" to solve problems.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well" through learning linked to individual targets.
- A "long and varied" list of clubs, trips, and visits helps pupils develop confidence and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ knowledge of phonics is not consistently strong, and support for struggling readers is not always regular enough to help them catch up.
- Curriculum plans in a small number of subjects lack sufficient detail, meaning learning is not revisited frequently enough for pupils to build knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring safety is the "highest priority" through clear procedures, regular training, and urgent follow-up on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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