Wold Newton Foundation School
Back Street, Wold Newton, Driffield, YO25 3YJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wold Newton Foundation 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 36th of 105 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 April 2012, report published 18 May 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 May 2022
Leaders have created a warm, welcoming ethos at Wold Newton Foundation School. Pupils, parents and staff feel they are valued members of a truly inclusive family. Relationships in school are strong and built on care and trust. Pupils say that teachers look after them well and listen if they have any concerns. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils love coming to Wold Newton Foundation School. Pupils work hard and find their lessons interesting. They are proud of their learning and love talking about the books they have read in class. They say that teachers make everything exciting and fun. For example, older pupils knew that their previous learning on Viking Invasion helped them develop a deeper understanding of invasion in World War 2. Pupils are respectful and have good manners. They take into account the views and beliefs of others, showing consideration for those who are different from their own. They have a mature understanding about the protected characteristics. Bullying is rare but pupils know that if it did happen, they could ask any staff member for help. Leaders have high expectations for their pupils and want them to achieve their best in all subjects. They provide different experiences through the curriculum that help pupils develop a strong understanding of the world. Pupils have opportunities to show leadership skills within school and within the local community. For example, pupils raise money for local and national charities. They also go litter picking to support their local environment.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not regularly check whether pupils are learning what they are teaching in each lesson. This means they do not know whether work is challenging or if pupils have misconceptions. This means that it prevents some pupils effectively building on their prior learning. Leaders should help and support staff to know how to adapt learning appropriately within the lesson in order to support all pupils effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
98 pupils on roll, with places for 139
Schools near Wold Newton Foundation School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Hunmanby Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Filey Church of England Nursery and Infants Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kay Kelly
- Phone
- 01262470633
- Address
- Back Street, Wold Newton, Driffield, YO25 3YJ
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- URN
- 118120
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.