Wold Newton Foundation School, Driffield

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Wold Newton Foundation School, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every pupil is known, valued and supported to thrive. We set consistently high expectations for all children-both academically and personally-and ensure that each pupil receives the right support and challenge to achieve their very best."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, choir and Lego.

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Wold Newton Foundation School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% 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 fell from 91% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Wold Newton Foundation School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 Wold Newton Foundation School are Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton (4.3 miles, Good, 91% reading, 82% maths); Hunmanby Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 70% maths); Filey Church of England Nursery and Infants Academy (6.1 miles, Good); and Filey Junior School (6.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths).

Wold Newton Foundation School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 3 pupils (3.1%) received SEN support and 3 (3.1%) 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.

Wold Newton Foundation School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 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 Wold Newton Foundation School.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wold Newton Butt Lane, 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes 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).

Wold Newton Foundation School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.