The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 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
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 63
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 43.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Hart (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hornsea Road, Skipsea, Driffield, YO25 8ST
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Skipsea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Skipsea Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Skipsea Primary School?
Skipsea Primary School currently has 63 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Skipsea Primary School take?
Skipsea Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Skipsea Primary School?
Skipsea Primary School is in Driffield, YO25 8ST, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Skipsea Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Skipsea Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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