Driffield School and Sixth Form, based in Driffield, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Driffield School and Sixth Form currently has around 1506 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 10.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Manorfield Road, Driffield, YO25 5HR |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Diane Pickering |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118078 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1992 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1506 |
| Number of Boys: | 740 |
| Number of Girls: | 765 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driffield Junior School Bridlington Road , YO25 5HN | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Infant School Southfield Close , YO25 5YN | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School St John's Road , Crosshill YO25 6RS | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nafferton Primary School Westgate , Nafferton YO25 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driffield School and Sixth Form Manorfield Road , YO25 5HR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Driffield School and Sixth Form Manorfield Road , YO25 5HR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mill School Victoria Road , YO25 6UG | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Preparatory School 25 High Street , Nafferton YO25 4JR | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.