The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 71
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 25.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Harros (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Middleton-on-the-Wolds, Driffield, YO25 9UQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Driffield, YO25 9UQ, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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