Nafferton Primary School
105%
Capacity
284
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Nafferton Primary School
Nafferton Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school offered 45 places and received 63 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.4. Of those, 49 were first-preference applications, and all 45 offers went to first-preference families, indicating strong local demand. The school operates slightly above its official capacity of 270, with 284 pupils on roll. Its percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.9, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent intake compared with many schools nationally. The school has no religious character and does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form. Paul Johnson is the headteacher, and the school is located in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area.
Academically, Nafferton Primary performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the East Riding of Yorkshire average of 61%. The school ranks 7th out of 106 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 10% regionally and nationally. Pupils achieved average scaled scores of 108 in both reading and maths, and 90% met the expected standard in maths and writing individually. At the higher standard, 16% achieved the combined measure, with 48% reaching that level in reading and 42% in maths. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding grades for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. Its previous inspection in 2007 had rated it Outstanding across all areas.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including an ICT suite, sensory room, art studios, sports hall, outdoor playground, playing fields, forest school and a chapel. Sports provision covers athletics, swimming, cricket, tennis, football and netball, while clubs include gardening, book club, chess and eco club. The school has identified SEND provisions for social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, and other difficulties. This combination of strong academic outcomes, a supportive SEND framework, and a wide extracurricular offer makes Nafferton Primary a strong fit for families who prioritise both attainment and personal development, particularly those living within the catchment area given the oversubscription. The forest school and sensory room also appeal to families looking for outdoor and sensory-inclusive learning opportunities.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Westgate, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 4LJ |
| Headteacher | Paul Johnson |
| Local Authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 284 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.9% |
| School Capacity | 284 / 270 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
895th of 13,686
Nationally
84th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
7th of 106
In East Riding of Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
84%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
63
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (78% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
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
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British98.2%
- White (other)1.1%
- Mixed0.8%
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
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
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
Westgate, Driffield
East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 4LJ
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