Schools in Driffield, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
18 schools · 3,623 students · 17 local authority, 1 academy · median Pupils on roll 98.
Driffield, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 18 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 3,623 students. By level there are 17 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 17 local authority, 1 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Driffield's schools is 98, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
15 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School (80.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Nafferton Primary School (76.4, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Brandesburton Primary School (70.9, top 25% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Driffield School and Sixth Form (1,414 students), Driffield Junior School (496 students), Nafferton Primary School (294 students).
Ranked schools in Driffield
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 181Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 276Nafferton Primary SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 294 students
- 371Brandesburton Primary SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 464Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 96 students
- 560Northfield Infant SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary– · 158 students
- 651Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 87 students
- 750Wold Newton Foundation SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
- 844Driffield School and Sixth FormDriffield · Academy Secondary44.0 Attainment 8 · 1,414 students
- 944Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary– · 157 students
- 1040North Frodingham Primary SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 61 students
- 1138Hutton Cranswick Community Primary SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 172 students
- 1235Driffield Junior SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 496 students
- 1315Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 69 students
- 1415Burton Agnes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 91 students
- 1513Skipsea Primary SchoolDriffield · Local authority Primary– · 71 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Driffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 80.6 Top 25% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 2 | Nafferton Primary School Driffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 76.4 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 294 |
| 3 | Brandesburton Primary School Driffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 70.9 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 4 | Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Driffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 64.0 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96 |
| 5 | Northfield Infant School Driffield · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 59.5 Top 50% | – | 158 |
| 6 | Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Driffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 50.9 Top 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87 |
| 7 | Wold Newton Foundation School Driffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 49.8 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 98 |
| 8 | Driffield School and Sixth Form Driffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 43.8 Lower 50% | 44.0 Attainment 8 | 1,414 |
| 9 | Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Driffield · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 43.5 Lower 50% | – | 157 |
| 10 | North Frodingham Primary School Driffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 39.9 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61 |
| 11 | Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School Driffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 38.3 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 172 |
| 12 | Driffield Junior School Driffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 35.0 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 496 |
| 13 | Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Driffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 15.3 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69 |
| 14 | Burton Agnes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Driffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 15.1 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91 |
| 15 | Skipsea Primary School Driffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 13.4 Lower 50% | – | 71 |
Other schools in Driffield
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Beswick and Watton CofE (VC) School
Driffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
30 students
Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Driffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
46 students
Sledmere Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Driffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
47 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Driffield side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Driffield?
Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is the highest-ranked school in Driffield with a Success Index (England) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Driffield?
Driffield has 18 schools (17 primary, 1 secondary) educating 3,623 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Driffield?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Driffield is 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.