Skipsea Primary School
Driffield, YO25 8ST · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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56th 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 — 4.9/10 against 1,464 of them, against 3.9/10 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) 2023/24 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Skipsea Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 71 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Skipsea Primary School
Overview
Skipsea Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils thrive and feel safe due to a strong culture of care. The report highlights that staff get to know pupils well, enabling quick settlement for those joining midway through the year, while parents note that staff go ‘above and beyond’ to nurture them. The school is aspirational, with pupils achieving well, particularly in reading, and benefiting from a rich programme for personal development.
Strengths
- Highly effective leadership has guided the school well, with an ambitious curriculum that builds pupils’ knowledge and strong foundations in learning.
- Personal development is exceptional, with pupils learning to make safe choices, respecting different cultures, and engaging in charity events like ‘Canopy Cause’.
- Early years provision is exemplary, ensuring children are extremely well prepared for Year 1 through effective phonics teaching and engaging outdoor activities.
- Special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified and met well, with effective collaboration with external specialists and highly effective staff training.
- Pupils show positive attitudes to learning, following simple behaviour rules such as ‘Be kind, Be safe, Be the best you can be’.
Areas to improve
- The approach to teaching vocabulary is not fully embedded across the whole curriculum, leaving some pupils lacking confidence in using subject-specific terminology.
- Persistent absence for some pupils remains too high, preventing them from fully benefiting from the school’s ambitious curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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