Driffield School and Sixth Form

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Driffield School and Sixth Form is an inclusive school, where pupils are encouraged to 'Be Here, Be Yourself and Be Your Best'. The school believes passionately in its cornerstone values of care, perseverance, respect and responsibility. This creates an atmosphere where pupils achieve well. Pupils feel valued. Leaders are passionate about creating a school where pupils and students in the sixth form have a clear pathway to life beyond school. The careers programme is exemplary. Pupils are inquisitive and motivated to do well. They are enthusiastic about their learning. Teachers encourage pupils to participate fully in lessons. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils behave well and are respectful to staff and visitors. They hold open doors and show good manners. This means that the focus can be on learning. Relationships are strong throughout the school. Leaders are committed to knowing each individual well. Pupils actively engage in a wide-ranging extra-curricular offer. This includes a number of clubs, such as mindfulness and gardening. All pupils, including students in the sixth form, take part in TEAL talks, engaging with inspirational speakers on such topics as 'dreams and goals' and 'character development'. This helps students to flourish as responsible citizens. The school organises a number of trips and visits, in helping pupils to develop their understanding of life in modern Britain.

What the school should improve

• The school's attendance strategy is not sufficiently improving the attendance of those who are disadvantaged. This means that these pupils do not benefit from the good quality of education and personal development that other pupils do, so they do not achieve as well. The school should put a greater emphasis on the actions to increase the attendance of those who are disadvantaged.

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