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Driffield School and Sixth Form

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Driffield School and Sixth Form

Manorfield Road, Driffield, YO25 5HR

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.4%
Basics 9-5
34.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.846.4
2023/2443.346.4
2024/2543.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.120.00
2023/24-0.200.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.2%
EBacc APS
3.99
EBacc 9-5
13.8%
EBacc 9-4
20.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.03
A*-A Grades
17.1%
A*-B Grades
40.0%
AAB+ %
23.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 91 students entered

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Kings Mill School
1.21 km away · Community special school
Good

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About Driffield School and Sixth Form

Driffield School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 252 responses), 61% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.9. The school has around 1,404 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Manorfield Road, Driffield, YO25 5HR | More schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Driffield School and Sixth Form, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Mar 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Driffield School and Sixth Form)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Driffield School and Sixth Form

What is Driffield School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Driffield School and Sixth Form received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Driffield School and Sixth Form?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 252 responses): 61% of parents would recommend Driffield School and Sixth Form.
What are Driffield School and Sixth Form's latest exam results?
Driffield School and Sixth Form: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Driffield School and Sixth Form located?
Driffield School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire (YO25 5HR).
How many pupils attend Driffield School and Sixth Form?
Driffield School and Sixth Form has around 1,404 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Driffield School and Sixth Form with other schools?
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