Queen's Drive Infant School
83%
Capacity
225
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Queen's Drive Infant School
Queen's Drive Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Peterborough community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 225 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 270 places).
Ofsted has rated Queen's Drive Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Skinner, it falls under Peterborough local authority.
Queen's Drive Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 42 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
Queen's Drive Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the school (22 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Queen's Drive Infant School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Netball, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Peterborough, Queen's Drive Infant School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Queen's Drive West, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 2UU |
| Headteacher | Sarah Skinner |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Number of Pupils | 225 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.3% |
| School Capacity | 225 / 270 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
22 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
93
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queen's Drive West, Peterborough
Peterborough, PE1 2UU
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