Wold Newton Foundation School
Driffield, YO25 3YJ · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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44th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wold Newton Foundation School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, 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 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rocksteady Music, Key Stage 1 Singing Club, and Gardening Club, while also participating in Young Voices, Bridlington Big and Little Sings, and Nativity performances.
Getting in
The published school roll is 98 pupils against a stated capacity of 139. 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 maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection? How are the music and gardening clubs scheduled to ensure they do not conflict with core lessons?
What Ofsted said about Wold Newton Foundation School
Overview
Wold Newton Foundation School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm, welcoming ethos" where pupils feel valued and safe. Leaders have developed a curriculum that builds knowledge step-by-step, ensuring pupils are "well-rounded" and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "truly inclusive family" where relationships are "strong and built on care and trust."
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced to help pupils "remember more as they build their knowledge step by step."
- Reading is a top priority, with consistent phonics teaching ensuring "most pupils read well."
- Pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils are "effectively supported to access the same curriculum as other pupils."
- Staff feel valued, with leaders considering "workload, well-being and work–life balance" in decision-making.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not check pupils’ understanding quickly enough during lessons, meaning "work is not challenging enough or misconceptions are not identified."
- Leaders should support staff to "adapt learning appropriately within the lesson" to ensure all pupils effectively build on prior learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with comprehensive policies, regular staff training, and prompt action taken when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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