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Driffield Junior School
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- Driffield YO25 5HN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils receive consistently effective teaching in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Effective teaching over time is leading to strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching in science needs improvement to better enhance pupils鈥� scientific knowledge and skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress and attainment were broadly in line with national figures; improvements noted in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers spot confusion and step in with additional teaching to support pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive behaviour and attitudes, resolving issues quickly through staff intervention.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong nurture provision enables pupils with SEN to make progress with bespoke teaching and sensitive support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Efficient systems are in place to handle bullying and ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' welfare is promoted effectively with above-national-average attendance rates.
Parent Feedback: Parents' views were gathered via Parent View, reflecting satisfaction with the school.
Teacher Engagement: Senior leaders monitor teaching quality closely and are highly visible around the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Consistently effective teaching leads to strong progress in core subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring of teaching and checking pupils' books ensures high standards.
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About Us
Driffield Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Riding of Yorkshire County, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 518 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.9 | 25.8 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 53.1% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 4.39% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% 2 | 62.42% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 8.13% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% 5 | 58.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 8 | 8.75% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 53.48% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 7.32% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Driffield Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1