Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

The Green, Hutton Cranswick, Driffield, YO25 9PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School is a primary school in Driffield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 157 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. It ranks 73rd of 105 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 June 2024, report published 18 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 June 2024

Pupils at Hutton Cranswick enjoy coming to school. Their well-being is at the heart of the school's values and ethos. The relationships between adults and pupils are built on mutual respect and care. Pupils feel safe and happy. They know that adults listen to them and help them. The school sets high expectations for behaviour. Pupils behave extremely well. They understand and follow the clear guidelines that staff provide. They enjoy completing the weekly 'secret missions' set by the headteacher. Pupils learn how to resolve any minor concerns themselves. If a pupil's behaviour does slip below the high expectations, they are swiftly supported. Pupils are kind and considerate to one another. They listen carefully when others are speaking. Pupils have a strong understanding of the differences between people. Pupils learn to appreciate the wider world and are encouraged to be responsible and proactive citizens. Older pupils relish the wide range of leadership responsibilities available. These include being a mental health ambassador, school councillor and junior safeguarding officer. Junior travel ambassadors lead assemblies and run competitions such as 'bling your bike to school'. The school provides a wealth of enrichment activities. There are many school clubs to promote pupils' talents and new interests. Pupils, parents and carers value these. The school is proud of its many sporting achievements.

What the school should improve

  • Some subjects are in the early stages of implementation. As a result, some pupils do not have the same depth of knowledge in these subjects as others. The school should continue to embed the changes that have been made to the curriculum so that pupils' knowledge is secure and builds on previous learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

33 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

172 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals8.7%

8.7%, 17.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.9%

2.9%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.9%

9.9%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Beswick and Watton CofE (VC) School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Driffield Junior School4 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Northfield Infant School4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Liz Burkinshaw
Address
The Green, Hutton Cranswick, Driffield, YO25 9PD
URN
117855

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.