Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Driffield

In its own words: "Likewise, pupils are inspired through the love of God, each other and our world, to challenge themselves to fulfil their God-given potential through core Christian values of compassion, creativity and perseverance."

From the headteacher's welcome: "If you are a new parent, on behalf or the pupils, staff and governors, I would like to welcome you and your child to Lockington Church of England Primary School."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir, cooking and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:50am and after-school care, from £3.50 per session.

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Beswick and Watton CofE (VC) School (1.4 miles, Good); Leconfield Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 76% maths); Cherry Burton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); and Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 67% maths).

15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (19.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Arram Rail Stn, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lockington Primary School (adjacent), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).

Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.