Nafferton Primary School Catchment Area
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.
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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 →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.
Brandesburton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8RG
Driffield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 5HN
Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 9PD
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 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.
Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield · 2.2 miles away
Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield · 3.3 miles away
Burton Agnes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield · 3.9 miles away
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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.