Driffield School and Sixth Form
70%
Capacity
1,404
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Driffield School and Sixth Form
Ofsted's Parent View survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025 and collected 252 responses, shows that 61% of parents would recommend Driffield School and Sixth Form to others. That's a solid majority, though it leaves over a third who wouldn't. The picture is mixed when you dig into the detail: 67% of parents agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, and 65% feel their child is safe. However, behaviour is a more contentious point — only 54% agree the school ensures good behaviour, while 43% disagree. On the plus side, 87% of parents feel the school offers a good range of subjects, and 89% say their child can take part in clubs and activities. The school is slightly oversubscribed for Year 7 entry in 2025/26, with 252 applications for 232 places and 229 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.09. That suggests it's a popular choice locally, though not fiercely competitive.
Academically, Driffield's results are a mixed bag. At GCSE, the school's Progress 8 score of -0.2 is below the national average and also below the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority average of -0.13. That places it 9th out of 18 secondary schools in the LA, right in the middle of the pack. The Attainment 8 score is 43.3, and 58.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 47.4%, with 22.3% achieving the full EBacc at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the picture is brighter: the school's value-added score of 0.31 is rated 'Above average', and the average points per entry is 36.06, equivalent to a B- grade. The best three A-levels average out at a B- as well, and 21.6% of entries achieved AAB or higher. So while GCSE progress lags behind, the sixth form is a genuine strength.
The school is a large secondary with 1,404 pupils against a capacity of 1,992, so there's room to grow. Facilities include a sixth form centre, science labs, art studios, an astro turf, tennis courts and playing fields, plus a chapel. Sports on offer range from rowing and swimming to rugby and dance, and there are clubs including DofE, Young Enterprise, orchestra and coding. The school has a wide range of SEND provisions, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is notably split: 46% of parents agree the school gives SEND children the support they need, but 53% disagree. This is a school that suits families who value a strong sixth form and a broad extracurricular offer, but who are comfortable with a secondary that is still working on behaviour and SEND support.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Manorfield Road, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 5HR |
| Headteacher | Vicky Loftus |
| Local Authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,404 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.5% |
| School Capacity | 1,404 / 1,992 (70% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.20)
2007th of 3,141
Nationally
184th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
9th of 18
In East Riding of Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
39.9
'22/23
32.0
'23/24
36.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2346%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 221 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)46%
- FE college34%
- Sixth form college7%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Employment5%
- Not sustained3%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2358%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 98 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
20%
Russell Group
23%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)58%
- Employment16%
- Other education7%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Not sustained5%
- Further education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Geography29
- Psychology23
- Biology22
- Sociology17
- Mathematics16
- Chemistry14
- Drama and Theatre Studies10
- Physics10
- English Language8
- Film Studies8
- Business Studies:Single7
- English Literature7
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
252 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed232
252
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
229 families put this school as their 1st choice (91% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:30
Source: driffieldschool.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British94.3%
- White (other)2.6%
- Mixed2.0%
- Asian0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Manorfield Road, Driffield
East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 5HR
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