North Frodingham Primary School
Driffield, YO25 8LA · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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73rd 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 — 5.5/10 against 2,046 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Frodingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a gardening club and participate in sports including curling, football, cricket, cross country, rounders and tag rugby. Arts activities feature portrait workshops, colour mixing, cobweb construction, outdoor wall art with local artists, and family craft sessions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 61 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school integrate the outdoor learning activities into the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about North Frodingham Primary School
Overview
North Frodingham Primary School is described as a warm, inclusive community where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud. While the school excels in personal development, behaviour, and pastoral care, inconsistencies in teaching and curriculum implementation have resulted in gaps in pupils’ essential knowledge, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "high-quality personal development programme" that fosters confidence, resilience, and respect for diversity.
- Behaviour is "highly positive" with a "calm and peaceful environment"; bullying and discriminatory behaviour are "exceedingly rare".
- Attendance has improved significantly following "strategic and sustained action" by leaders, now comparing favourably with national figures.
- Staff provide effective pastoral support, and pupils speak highly of the care they receive, with parents describing the school as "lovely" and staff as "caring and attentive".
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure gaps in pupils’ basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills are "more swiftly identified and closed" to improve achievement.
- Curriculum implementation in the early years needs to consistently promote opportunities for children to practise basic skills to better prepare them for Key Stage 1.
- Leaders should ensure that actions to address areas not meeting the expected standard are "swift and effective" so weaknesses are addressed promptly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 20% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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