Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Driffield (East Riding of Yorkshire).
Location
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St John's Road, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire YO25 6RS Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Welcome to Driffield Church of England Infant School. We hope that you will find our website helpful whether your child already attends our school or you are considering enrolling your child to join us.
Driffield CE Infant School is a very happy school where children are valued and are at the centre of all our polices and procedures. Our vision, rooted in the teachings of Jesus is that we all 'learn to let our lights shine' and 'live life in all it's fullness'.
We realise the importance of children's social and emotional development and well being and ensure we support our pupils not only in flourishing academically but also in having good mental health and self esteem.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
18 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Computing
- Cooking
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Music
- Rugby
- Stem
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Letters and Sounds
and 2 more
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 117974
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Sutton | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Clarkson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Patricia Mountain | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Governor Support Service East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Andrea Parker | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sian Trulio | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Anna Gascoigne | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Louise Callaghan | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · until 2039 |
| Charlotte Peacock | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Revd Stuart Peter Grant | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · until 2037 |
| Sam Woodcock Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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