Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, Driffield

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From the headteacher's welcome: "That every member of this school community feels respected and valued and has the courage to set aspirational goals for themselves and their future. With a love of learning and a resilient and persevering attitude, our community will have the ability to celebrate and embrace the differences that the wider world offers."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gardening and eco club.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in East Riding of Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 73% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School are Burton Agnes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 64% reading, 45% maths); Nafferton Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 82% maths); Northfield Infant School (4.1 miles, Good); and Driffield Junior School (4.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 74% maths).

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kilham Middle Street, 330 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, robbery and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).

In 2024/25, Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School issued 5 suspensions, 5.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.