Driffield School and Sixth Form Catchment Area
Driffield School and Sixth Form is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1404 pupils, and a capacity of 1992 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,404
Pupils
1,992
Capacity
70%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Driffield School and Sixth Form Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Driffield School and Sixth Form?
The catchment area for Driffield School and Sixth Form is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
As an academy, Driffield School and Sixth Form sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Riding of Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 School and Sixth Form: 1992 places, 70% filled: places available
Driffield School and Sixth Form has a published admission number of 1992 places. 1404 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1992 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.5% of pupils at Driffield School and Sixth Form 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 School and Sixth Form: School Information
- Full address
- Manorfield Road, Driffield, YO25 5HR
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143854
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Driffield School and Sixth Form 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Driffield School and Sixth Form
What is the catchment area for Driffield School and Sixth Form? ▾
The catchment area for Driffield School and Sixth Form is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 School and Sixth Form oversubscribed? ▾
Driffield School and Sixth Form has a capacity of 1992 places and currently has 1404 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Driffield School and Sixth Form? ▾
Admission to Driffield School and Sixth Form 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 School and Sixth Form cover? ▾
Driffield School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Driffield School and Sixth Form? ▾
Driffield School and Sixth Form was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.