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Driffield School and Sixth Form

State school · Driffield, YO25 5HR
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,404 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,404 ·
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Vicky Loftus

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Driffield Junior School 50 %
Nafferton Primary School 15 %
OtherUnkn 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School 8 %
Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School 6 %
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 4 %
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 3 %
North Frodingham Primary School 2 %
Burton Agnes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2 %
Wold Newton Foundation School 2 %
Sledmere Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
62%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
38.6%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
36.18
LA avg.
32.40
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
81
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,404
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Manorfield Road
Driffield
YO25 5HR
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Telephone: 01377 253631

Email: office@driffield.e-riding.sch.uk

Website: http://www.driffieldschool.net

Local authority: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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School data & information Driffield School and Sixth Form Manorfield Road, Driffield, YO25 5HR
1,404 Pupil numbers
25.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
81 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
38.6%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.30
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.20 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 247 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 127 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 136 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 243 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 247 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
21.6%
LA avg.
14.8%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.18
LA avg.
32.40
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 12 A
Psychology GCE A level 21 B
Physics GCE A level 7 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 16 A
History GCE A level 12 A
Geography GCE A level 14 B
English Literature GCE A level 6 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 14 B
Biology GCE A level 11 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Driffield School and Sixth Form is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Driffield School has always been held in very high regard for our inclusive approach to education. There are many examples of excellent practice of student support across the whole curriculum. However, we are not complacent, we continue to respond to the changing needs of young people and to evaluate our practice in line with government strategy.

The launch of a Student Services Team has allowed a 'joined up' multi-agency approach to issues that occur in the classroom. We strive to remove all barriers to learning by identifying children's needs early and providing effective support and intervention. Student Services consists of a team of highly qualified, motivated and enthusiastic teachers and teaching assistants with a diverse range of experience. Support is provided for all student needs, ranging from learning social, communication, emotional, behavioural and physical difficulties, as well as English as an Additional Language.

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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