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Northfield Infant School Catchment Area

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

Northfield Infant School is a community primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 172 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-7

Age range

172

Pupils

180

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Northfield Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Northfield Infant School?

The catchment area for Northfield Infant 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 Northfield Infant 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Northfield Infant School: 180 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Northfield Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 172 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 180, 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. 19.2% 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 →

Northfield Infant School: School Information

Full address
Southfield Close, Driffield, YO25 5YN
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
19.2% of pupils
DfE URN
117916

Other Primary Schools in Driffield

If Northfield Infant 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 Northfield Infant 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: Northfield Infant School

What is the catchment area for Northfield Infant School?

The catchment area for Northfield Infant 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 Northfield Infant School oversubscribed?

Northfield Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Northfield Infant School?

Admission to Northfield Infant 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 Northfield Infant School cover?

Northfield Infant School is a primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Northfield Infant School?

Northfield Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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