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Nafferton Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Nafferton Primary School is a community primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 284 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

284

Pupils

270

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Nafferton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Nafferton Primary School?

The catchment area for Nafferton Primary 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 Nafferton Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 284 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the 2027 Nafferton Primary School numbers →

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 →

Nafferton Primary School: at or above its 270 place limit

Nafferton Primary School has a published admission number of 270 places. 284 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 270 places. East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Driffield.

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 →

Nafferton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Westgate, Nafferton, Driffield, YO25 4LJ
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
9.9% of pupils
DfE URN
117858

Other Primary Schools in Driffield

If Nafferton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Driffield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Nafferton Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Nafferton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Nafferton Primary School?

The catchment area for Nafferton Primary 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 Nafferton Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Nafferton Primary School currently has 284 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Nafferton Primary School?

Admission to Nafferton Primary 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 Nafferton Primary School cover?

Nafferton Primary School is a primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Nafferton Primary School?

Nafferton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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