SchoolScoresQueen's Drive Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3LA
01772 718344 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Preston (Lancashire) comparisons use the 52 of its 124 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 72 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Preston (Lancashire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 33rd highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 34th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 27th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 29th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 3% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 26% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern Joint 36th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 53% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 40th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Preston (Lancashire) figures pool parents at the Preston (Lancashire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
66 pupils in this year group.
74% — 14 points above the Lancashire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 74 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 207 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 102nd highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 103rd highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 92nd highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 50th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 57th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 21st highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.7 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 81st highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 21% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Fulwood and Cadley Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 3 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pius X Preparatory School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Olive School, Preston 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fulwood, St Peter's CofE Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kennington Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eldon Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 26% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Queen's Drive Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Queen's Drive Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Queen's Drive Primary School?
81% of the 84 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Queen's Drive Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Queen's Drive Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 74 families put Queen's Drive Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 56 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119292.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.