Wold Newton Foundation School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Driffield, Yorkshire and the Humber YO25 3YJ · East Riding of Yorkshire
#781 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#8046 of 15,697 nationally
About Wold Newton Foundation School
Wold Newton Foundation School is a local authority primary located in Driffield, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 98 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 49.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 781st of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (77th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (34th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 98; capacity filled 70.5%.
There are 18 schools in Driffield; Wold Newton Foundation School ranks 9th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)58%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wold Newton Foundation School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 98
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 70.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 58%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Wold Newton Foundation School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
103 students · 6.9 km away
Hunmanby Primary School
Filey · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
233 students · 7.0 km away
Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Driffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
100 students · 9.0 km away
Filey Academy
Filey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
461 students · 9.3 km away
Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy
Malton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
29 students · 9.7 km away
Filey Church of England Nursery and Infants Academy
Filey · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
182 students · 9.8 km away
Filey Junior School
Filey · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
271 students · 10 km away
Cayton Community Primary School
Scarborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 10 km away
Boynton Primary School
Bridlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
79 students · 10 km away
George Pindar School
Scarborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
730 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Dewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
98 students
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch
Wetherby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
Spofforth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Harrogate · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
98 students
Victoria Junior School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
97 students
Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wold Newton Foundation School a good school?
Wold Newton Foundation School has a Success Index (England) of 49.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #781 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wold Newton Foundation School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Wold Newton Foundation School ranks #781 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #8046 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wold Newton Foundation School?
Wold Newton Foundation School had 98 students in 2025.
Is Wold Newton Foundation School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wold Newton Foundation School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Wold Newton Foundation School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wold Newton Foundation School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.