Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Driffield
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Driffield. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 12 schools in Driffield with published results, and 13,535th of 14,452 across England. It was 53% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 44% 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 38% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.9 miles, Good); and Beswick and Watton CofE (VC) School (4.4 miles, Good).
Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolBeswick and Watton CofE (VC) School
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Who goes there
4.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 15 pupils (21.7%) received SEN support and 6 (8.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middleton on The Wolds Primary (adjacent), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This small school excels at creating a warm, supportive community where every child is known well and encouraged to do their best. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, particularly in the early years where children develop strong foundations in reading, writing and maths through engaging, language-rich activities. Pupils are confident, respectful and well-behaved, with older children positively supporting younger ones.
Key Strengths
- Warm, close relationships between staff and pupils with a distinctive 'big heart' ethos
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with mixed-age classes adapted well for individual learners
- Strong early years provision with purposeful adult interactions focused on language and vocabulary
- Wide range of diverse books and extensive reading materials
- High expectations for behaviour with pupils showing respect and positive cooperation
Areas for Improvement
- Some struggling readers do not receive timely, targeted support to address phonics gaps
- Guidance for pupils with SEND is not specific enough - learning activities are not always broken down into manageable chunks
- Too many pupils have poor attendance and miss important learning and school experiences
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture and appropriate procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama club (The Hobbit performance), school council, school disco, trips including visit to London and HMS Belfast
Middleton-on-the-Wolds is a small primary school with a close-knit, nurturing ethos where pupils are happy, safe, and well-prepared for their next steps. The school has maintained good standards and has a broad, ambitious curriculum with strong early years provision.
At a Glance
27.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
21 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 38% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 63% to 44% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 25% to 56% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
20.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in East Riding of Yorkshire; for families living there:
Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
53%
Available places
56 pupils
105 places
49 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Driffield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Driffield
Across East Riding of Yorkshire council
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,819
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across East Riding of Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
30.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
69
Total Pupils
44
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
11.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,226
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,614
Per pupil
£537k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
12.0%
Persistent absence
50
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 44% did so in maths.
What is Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 53% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Classes at Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School average 21.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 69 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 12% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Apply through East Riding of Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Middleton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Station Road, Middleton-on-the-Wolds, Driffield, YO25 9UQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)