Kings Mill School
Victoria Road, Driffield, YO25 6UGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kings Mill School is a special school in Driffield for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 157 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2015, report published 18 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
A strong community ethos makes this school a positive and nurturing place to learn. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Staff know pupils well. There are warm, caring relationships. Pupils know they are valued and that their opinions matter in this inclusive school. Consistent and high expectations for behaviour help pupils to feel safe. The environment is calm. Pupils behave well. Staff provide high-quality support and care. Pupils' education, health and care (EHC) plans sit at the heart of each pupil's curriculum pathway. The curriculum is carefully tailored to pupils' individual needs. Pupils access learning in ways that meet their sensory and physical needs well. They enjoy one-to-one and small-group teaching. Leaders are ambitious for pupils. There is a strong focus on developing pupils' communication skills and widening their understanding of the world. Pupils experience a broad curriculum enhanced by a variety of enrichment activities. Pupils enjoy their learning, which is designed to stimulate their interests, develop their independence and prepare them for adulthood well. Pupils like holding positions of responsibility, such as school councillors. They enjoy the many sporting opportunities. The school nurtures pupils' musical talents. Pupils develop confidence through their musical performances. They are particularly proud of the achievements of the school's 'signing' choir.
What the school should improve
- Subject leadership is inconsistent across the school. This means that the school's strengths and areas that require further development are not identified precisely. The school should ensure that all staff are trained to check regularly on the progress being made in the subjects they lead.
- The range of accredited courses provided by the school is not wide enough. This means that some pupils do not achieve the qualifications they are capable of achieving. The school should ensure that pupils can access a range of relevant qualification options, to help them to achieve their best.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
137 pupils on roll, with places for 130
Schools near Kings Mill School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Seacole Park | 11 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Cambian Beverley School | 12 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Becklands School | 14 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Allerthorpe School | 15 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Northcott School and Sixth Form College | 15 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 2.6 |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Hall
- Phone
- 01377253375
- Address
- Victoria Road, Driffield, YO25 6UG
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- URN
- 118144
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.