Driffield Junior School Catchment Area
Driffield Junior School is a community primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 508 pupils, and a capacity of 530 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7-11
Age range
508
Pupils
530
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Driffield Junior School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Driffield Junior School?
The catchment area for Driffield Junior School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Driffield Junior School is set by East Riding of Yorkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →Driffield Junior School: 530 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Driffield Junior School has a published admission number of 530 places. 508 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 530, East Riding of Yorkshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.7% of pupils at Driffield Junior School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Riding of Yorkshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Riding of Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →
Driffield Junior School: School Information
- Full address
- Bridlington Road, Driffield, YO25 5HN
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7-11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117840
Other Primary Schools in Driffield
If Driffield Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Driffield are the next closest alternatives.
Brandesburton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8RG
Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 9PD
Nafferton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 4LJ
North Frodingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8LA
Skipsea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8ST
Northfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 5YN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Driffield Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield · 0.5 miles away
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield · 3.0 miles away
Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield · 4.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Driffield Junior School
What is the catchment area for Driffield Junior School? ▾
The catchment area for Driffield Junior School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Driffield Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Driffield Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 530 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Driffield Junior School? ▾
Admission to Driffield Junior School is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Driffield Junior School cover? ▾
Driffield Junior School is a primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Driffield Junior School? ▾
Driffield Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.