Driffield School and Sixth Form vs Northfield Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 656 m 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
Northfield Infant School
Driffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
158 students
| Measure | Driffield School and Sixth Form Driffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Northfield Infant School Driffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #194 of 366 | #551 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2281 of 4,090 | #5944 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,414 | 158 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,414 | 158 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 87.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.driffieldnorthfieldinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Northfield Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 43.8).
- •Driffield School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 158.
- •Driffield School and Sixth Form is a academy school while Northfield Infant 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 Northfield Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield Infant School ranks higher (59.5 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 Northfield Infant School?
About 656 m 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. Northfield Infant School: 158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Driffield School and Sixth Form and Northfield Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Driffield School and Sixth Form is 194th of 366 and Northfield Infant School is 551st of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).