Northfield Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Southfield Close Driffield YO25 5YN |
| Reference Number | 117916 |
Driffield Northfield Infant School is performing well, maintaining its status as a good school. It is a welcoming and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and happy. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to engage students and foster a love of learning, particularly in reading. Despite being a good school, the school has faced challenges, including a break-in last year that caused some disruption to learning. While students generally make good progress, there are areas in need of improvement regarding reading interventions and the consistency of handwriting across subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 172 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.65%
Girls: 45.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 25 | 57 |
| 2 | 29 | 27 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 24 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on reading and phonics leading to good progress.
- A warm and inclusive school environment that fosters student wellbeing.
- Effective curriculum that is engaging and well-structured.
- Teachers provide clear explanations and address misconceptions.
- Strong links with families to support student learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent planning for reading interventions affecting some pupils' progress.
- Variability in work presentation and handwriting across subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Driffield Junior School
Bridlington Road, Driffield, YO25 5HN |
0.39 miles |
|
Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
St John's Road, Crosshill, Driffield, YO25 6RS |
0.86 miles |
|
Nafferton Primary School
Westgate, Nafferton, Driffield, YO25 4LJ |
1.7 miles |
|
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Station Road, Garton-on-the-Wolds, Driffield, YO25 3EX |
2.91 miles |
|
Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School
The Green, Hutton Cranswick, Driffield, YO25 9PD |
3.97 miles |
|
Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Millside, Kilham, Driffield, YO25 4SR |
4.08 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Driffield School and Sixth Form
Manorfield Road, Driffield, YO25 5HR |
0.41 miles |
|
Kings Mill School
Victoria Road, Driffield, YO25 6UG |
0.61 miles |