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 primary schools, of which 7 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 106 rated Good — 92% of primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Newbald Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

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. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

123
Total schools
7
Outstanding
6%
Outstanding rate
58.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in East Riding of Yorkshire?
There are 123 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire, of which 7 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in East Riding of Yorkshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in East Riding of Yorkshire is Newbald Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in East Riding of Yorkshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in East Riding of Yorkshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the East Riding of Yorkshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in East Riding of Yorkshire?
6% of primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire are rated Outstanding and 86% are rated Good. 83.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.