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Driffield School and Sixth Form
Manorfield Road, Driffield, YO25 5HR, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.9 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,404
Capacity
1,992
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSEs, where it ranks in the top 61% nationally for Attainment 8 with an average score of 44.0. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 35% reach grade 5 or above, parent satisfaction is moderate at 61%. Additionally, 63% of students progress to university, with 23% attending top-third institutions, indicating a pathway to higher education.
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Last inspected: 8 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 44% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 98 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (252 responses)
★★★★★3.2
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
87%
School has high expectations
68%
Progress is communicated
68%
My child is happy
67%
My child feels safe
66%
My child makes good progress
64%
I'd recommend this school
61%
School supports development
57%
Behaviour is good
54%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.3%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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54.00915, -0.42588 · YO25 5HR
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143854
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.driffieldschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Driffield School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Driffield School and Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 January 2020.
Is Driffield School and Sixth Form a good school?
Driffield School and Sixth Form scores 19.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Driffield School and Sixth Form?
Based on 252 Ofsted Parent View responses, Driffield School and Sixth Form receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Driffield School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Driffield School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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