Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Main Street, Beeford, Driffield, YO25 8AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Driffield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 157 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. It ranks 50th of 105 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 April 2015, report published 22 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Pupils are well known by staff, well-cared for and contribute well to school. They know they are valued and say, 'School helps us to express ourselves and be who we want to be.' Pupils have a very strong sense of equality and fairness. They say, 'Everyone has a right to be themselves and be respected.' Pupils understand that additional support is necessary for some people to have the same opportunities as everyone else and be successful in school and society. Pupils flourish at school and behave very well. The school is a calm and orderly environment that is well looked after. Bullying is rare. The school does not tolerate it. Pupils know that if they are worried, staff will help them. They have great trust in staff. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Pupils work hard and are well supported by staff. They say learning is 'fun'. Consequently, pupils' attendance is high. The large majority of parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They told inspectors that staff are 'amazing', that their children thrive at school and that the school contributes significantly to the community.
What the school should improve
- In the wider curriculum, the school has not outlined in sufficient detail the knowledge it wants pupils to learn or how this will build over time. Therefore, pupils do not remember some key aspects of the curriculum. The school should ensure that the most important knowledge and how pupils should acquire it are carefully considered in every subject.
- The curriculum for writing is not providing sufficient opportunities for pupils to write at length. Consequently, pupils are not able to develop their ideas fully when writing. The school should make sure the English curriculum for writing and the wider curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to write at length and express themselves fully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
87 pupils on roll, with places for 94
Schools near Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Frodingham Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 56% met the expected standard |
| Skipsea Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Brandesburton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Sigglesthorne Church of England Primary Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Nafferton Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Doyle
- Phone
- 01262488444
- Address
- Main Street, Beeford, Driffield, YO25 8AY
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- URN
- 117969
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.