Queen Mary Avenue Infant School
92%
Capacity
309
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Queen Mary Avenue Infant School
Queen Mary Avenue Infant School is a state primary in North East Lincolnshire that currently educates 309 children aged three to seven, against a school capacity of 335, meaning it is not yet full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 54.5%, which is notably high and well above the national average, reflecting the demographic of the local area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 90 applications for 64 total places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.41. All 64 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular, families who put it first are likely to secure a spot. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help with early years transitions. Headteacher Melanie Castle leads a mixed-gender, non-religious school that does not have a sixth form or boarding facilities.
Academically, Queen Mary Avenue Infant School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024, a rating it has held consistently since its previous inspection in 2019. The 2024 inspection gave Good marks across all five graded categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The early years provision was previously rated Requires Improvement in 2019, so the improvement to Good is a clear step forward. As an infant school, it does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results, so direct comparison with the local authority average of 64% for KS2 is not possible. However, the school’s consistent Good rating across two inspections suggests stable and effective teaching. The school offers a range of clubs including Book Club, Drama, Coding, Science Club, Eco Club, and Gardening, alongside sports such as dance, football, rounders, netball, cricket, gymnastics, and athletics.
The school’s facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium, art studios, library, and chapel, which is notable given its non-religious character. For families with children who have additional needs, the school provides support for a wide range of SEND provisions, including moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. This breadth of provision makes it a practical choice for parents seeking an inclusive local school. While the nearest Outstanding-rated school in the local authority is Elliston Primary Academy, just 0.5 km away, Queen Mary Avenue Infant School’s Good rating, strong demand, and comprehensive SEND support mean it is likely to suit families who value a well-regarded, inclusive infant school with a clear improvement trajectory and a full range of extracurricular activities.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Queen Mary Avenue, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7SY |
| Headteacher | Melanie Castle |
| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 309 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.5% |
| School Capacity | 309 / 335 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed64
90
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British87.1%
- White (other)4.2%
- Mixed3.2%
- Asian2.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
15
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
13
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Queen Mary Avenue, Cleethorpes
North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7SY
Queen Mary Avenue, Cleethorpes
North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7SY
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