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Queen's Drive Infant School

Peterborough, PE1 2UUPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 42 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Queen's Drive Infant School

Queen's Drive Infant School in Peterborough is a state primary for children aged 5 to 7, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a published capacity of 270 pupils but currently enrols 225, leaving some physical room to grow. However, demand is high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 93 applications for just 42 places, with 40 of those being first-preference requests. That works out to an oversubscription ratio of 2.21 applicants per place, a strong signal that the school is sought after. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage, with 29.3% of children eligible for free school meals. That figure is significantly above the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic need. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Skinner and has no religious character, making it a straightforward option for families of any background.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressQueen's Drive West, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE1 2UU
HeadteacherSarah Skinner
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils225
Free School Meals (FSM)29.3%
School Capacity225 / 270 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballAthleticsNetballRoundersCricketDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Queen's Drive Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.