The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.15
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 216 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,404
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 25.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Loftus
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manorfield Road, Driffield, YO25 5HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Driffield School and Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Driffield School and Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Driffield School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Driffield School and Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Driffield School and Sixth Form?
Driffield School and Sixth Form currently has 1,404 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Driffield School and Sixth Form take?
Driffield School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Driffield School and Sixth Form?
Driffield School and Sixth Form is in Driffield, YO25 5HR, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Driffield School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Driffield School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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