Driffield School and Sixth Form vs Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Driffield School and Sixth Form
Driffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,414 students
Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Driffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
| Measure | Driffield School and Sixth Form Driffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Driffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #194 of 366 | #174 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2281 of 4,090 | #2066 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,414 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,414 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.0 | – |
| town | Driffield | Driffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.driffieldschool.net | www.kilhamschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 43.8).
- •Driffield School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 100.
- •Driffield School and Sixth Form is a academy school while Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Driffield School and Sixth Form better than Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School?
On the Success Index (England), Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School ranks higher (80.6 vs 43.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Driffield School and Sixth Form and Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Driffield and Driffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Driffield School and Sixth Form: 1,414. Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Driffield School and Sixth Form and Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Driffield School and Sixth Form is 194th of 366 and Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is 174th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).