Nafferton Primary School
Westgate, Nafferton, Driffield, YO25 4LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Nafferton 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 18th of 105 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 May 2022, report published 18 July 2022
- 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 24 May 2022
Nafferton Primary School is a place where childhood is nurtured and celebrated. Pupils are proud to be part of the 'family'. Many parents say that this school is 'amazing' and 'unique'. Leaders have carefully planned how every nook and cranny can be used to encourage children to be imaginative and develop curiosity about learning. Carefully chosen books, artefacts and displays inspire and challenge pupils to ask questions and find out more, in a rich, warm and welcoming environment. Nafferton pupils stand out. Their behaviour is exceptional. Pupils are polite and articulate. They greet people cheerfully as they move around school. Staff teach this by example. They have high expectations of behaviour, both in lessons and at other times of the day. Pupils say that this helps them to learn. There is no bullying here because everyone treats others with respect and kindness. Pupils say that they feel happy and safe at school. Leaders have developed a curriculum which links learning to real-life experiences. Lessons are purposeful. An example of this was seen through the letters written to the Brazilian embassy about deforestation. These resulted in pupils visiting London to present their concerns at the embassy. Pupils enjoy rich and varied opportunities to discover new talents and interests. These include opportunities such as playing steel drums or tending the school gardens.
What the school should improve
- Teachers' knowledge of phonics is not consistently strong. Support for pupils varies in quality. Pupils who need to catch up do not do so as quickly as they might. Leaders should continue to develop teachers' knowledge of phonics so that systems are used consistently and more pupils learn to read fluently.
- There is insufficient detail in a small number of the curriculum plans to enable teachers to plan for pupils to build knowledge over time. Some learning is not being revisited regularly enough. This means that pupils do not remember the important learning leaders intend in the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that all learning is planned in sufficient detail and revisited regularly over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
294 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Nafferton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Driffield Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Burton Agnes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Johnson
- Phone
- 01377254307
- Address
- Westgate, Nafferton, Driffield, YO25 4LJ
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- URN
- 117858
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.