The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 104
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Kay Kelly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Back Street, Wold Newton, Driffield, YO25 3YJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Wold Newton Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Wold Newton Foundation School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wold Newton Foundation School?
Wold Newton Foundation School currently has 104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wold Newton Foundation School take?
Wold Newton Foundation School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wold Newton Foundation School?
Wold Newton Foundation School is in Driffield, YO25 3YJ, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wold Newton Foundation School have a sixth form?
No, Wold Newton Foundation School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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