Best Primary Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 123 schools across East Riding of Yorkshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

East Riding of Yorkshire has 123 open primary schools. Of the 123 with a published Ofsted inspection, 7 (6%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 91% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Newbald Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in East Riding of Yorkshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

123
Total schools
7
Outstanding (historic grade)
6%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
58.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Newbald Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥈 Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
4. Gilberdyke Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
5. Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
6. Springhead Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
7. Woodmansey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
8. St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Fangfoss
Primary
 Good 83 View school
9. St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. Tickton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. Burlington Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Market Weighton Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Northfield Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Beswick and Watton CofE (VC) School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Wetwang Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. All Saints Church of England Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Howden Church of England Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for East Riding of Yorkshire

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in East Riding of Yorkshire?
There are 123 open primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (closed schools are excluded). 7 of the 123 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in East Riding of Yorkshire is Newbald Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in East Riding of Yorkshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in East Riding of Yorkshire?
Primary and secondary applications in East Riding of Yorkshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the East Riding of Yorkshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.