The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 508
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 30.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Dixon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bridlington Road, Driffield, YO25 5HN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Driffield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Driffield Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Driffield Junior School?
Driffield Junior School currently has 508 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Driffield Junior School take?
Driffield Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Driffield Junior School?
Driffield Junior School is in Driffield, YO25 5HN, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Driffield Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Driffield Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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