Queen's Drive Primary School
Preston, PR2 3LA · Lancashire · primary school
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27th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,708 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5/10 among them, against 8.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 62% | 4.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 38% | 3.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queen's Drive Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join snooker, table tennis, baking, construction toys, board games, and role play clubs, or try climbing. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 434 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the official capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Queen's Drive Primary School
Overview
This is a “happy and welcoming school” where pupils “enjoy coming to school each day” and feel safe due to “warm, positive relationships.” The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with strong leadership, resulting in pupils who are ambitious, well-behaved, and proud of their community.
Strengths
- The school has designed an “ambitious curriculum” that meets pupils’ needs, ensuring learning “builds securely over time” in most subjects.
- Staff have “high aspirations and expectations,” which pupils “live up to,” leading to strong achievement and regular attendance.
- Reading is “central to the school’s curriculum,” with effective phonics teaching and support ensuring pupils catch up quickly if they fall behind.
- Personal development is a strength, with a “well-planned” programme that fosters respect for different cultures and a “strong moral compass.”
- Leaders provide strong support for staff, managing workload and well-being, while governors “support and challenge” leaders to drive improvement.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects and early years areas, the school must clarify the “precise knowledge that pupils should learn and when this should happen” to deepen understanding.
- The school needs to strengthen its oversight of curriculum impact in certain subjects to ensure it fully understands how well pupils are building knowledge securely.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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