Driffield School and Sixth Form
URN: 143854 • Driffield YO25 5HR
Overview
- Name
- Driffield School and Sixth Form
- URN
- 143854
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vicky Loftus (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01377253631
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manorfield Road, Driffield YO25 5HR
Summary
Driffield School and Sixth Form, located in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,404 students, against a capacity of 1,992. The school is dedicated to enhancing the life chances of its students, aiming for them to achieve excellent outcomes and memorable experiences. Under the leadership of Headteacher Vicky Loftus, the school emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and community engagement.
The curriculum at Driffield School is designed to cater to a diverse range of student needs, with a focus on personal development and careers. The school is part of The Education Alliance Multi Academy Trust, which fosters collaborative partnerships across the Humber region. Recent initiatives include a sponsored walk to support local accessibility projects and various extracurricular activities that enrich student life.
Driffield School received a 'Good' rating in its February 2025 Ofsted inspection, reflecting its commitment to quality education and student support. The school also provides resources for families facing challenges, such as cost-of-living support, ensuring a holistic approach to student well-being and community welfare.
The curriculum at Driffield School is designed to cater to a diverse range of student needs, with a focus on personal development and careers. The school is part of The Education Alliance Multi Academy Trust, which fosters collaborative partnerships across the Humber region. Recent initiatives include a sponsored walk to support local accessibility projects and various extracurricular activities that enrich student life.
Driffield School received a 'Good' rating in its February 2025 Ofsted inspection, reflecting its commitment to quality education and student support. The school also provides resources for families facing challenges, such as cost-of-living support, ensuring a holistic approach to student well-being and community welfare.
Useful links
- SEND Information (sen)
- Sensory Library (sen)
- Prospectus 2024-25 (download)
- Download Prospectus (download)
- School Policies & Privacy Notices (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- What your child will be learning this Autumn half term in Year 7 (other)
- What your child will be learning this Autumn half term in Year 8 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
- Capacity
- 1992
- Pupils
- 1404
- Boys
- 685
- Girls
- 719
- FSM %
- 25.50
- Open date
- 2017-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1404 | 685 | 719 | 1992 | 25.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1383 | 700 | 683 | 1992 | 23.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1361 | 680 | 681 | 1992 | 20.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1361 | 680 | 681 | 1992 | 20.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1344 | 659 | 685 | 1992 | 17.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1323 | 658 | 665 | 1992 | 15.00 |
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