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OpenPrimaryOfsted: School remains GoodURN 117916

Northfield Infant School

Community school · Driffield · YO25 5YN

Ages 4–7 · 158 pupils · East Riding of Yorkshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

6.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-04-30

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.8%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
119

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

158 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
158
Boys / girls
95 / 63
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
158 / 180 (88%)
Free school meals
17.1%
FSM pupils
27
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Woolhouse

Location

Address
Southfield Close
Postcode
YO25 5YN
Town
Driffield
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
District
East Riding of Yorkshire
Constituency
Bridlington and The Wolds
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 4–7, in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, 158 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 17.1%.

Open schools in Driffield
19
Primary schools in Driffield
17
Academies among open schools in Driffield
5% (1)
Open schools in YO25
20
Primary in YO25
18
Open schools in East Riding of Yorkshire LA
160
Primary in East Riding of Yorkshire LA
123

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DriffieldNear YO25

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Woolhouse
Telephone
01377257487
Website
http://www.driffieldnorthfieldinfants.co.uk

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