Queen's Drive Primary School
URN: 119292 • Preston PR2 3LA
Overview
- Name
- Queen's Drive Primary School
- URN
- 119292
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Gomersall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772718344
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Black Bull Lane, Preston PR2 3LA
Summary
Queen's Drive Primary School is a community school located in Preston, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 437 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and respectful environment, underpinned by its core values of nurturing, respect, health, and aspiration. The dedicated staff aim to inspire a love for learning through an engaging curriculum that includes hands-on experiences and real-life learning opportunities.
The curriculum at Queen's Drive is enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities, including visits to museums, nature reserves, and participation in sports events. The school has a strong reputation for its commitment to sports, achieving success at both local and national levels. Facilities such as a large outdoor field, a Forest School area, and a multi-use games area (MUGA) support physical activity and promote mental well-being among students.
Queen's Drive also prioritises experiential learning, with themed days and residential trips designed to develop teamwork and resilience. The school’s resources, including technology and outdoor spaces, enhance the educational experience, ensuring that pupils thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.
The curriculum at Queen's Drive is enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities, including visits to museums, nature reserves, and participation in sports events. The school has a strong reputation for its commitment to sports, achieving success at both local and national levels. Facilities such as a large outdoor field, a Forest School area, and a multi-use games area (MUGA) support physical activity and promote mental well-being among students.
Queen's Drive also prioritises experiential learning, with themed days and residential trips designed to develop teamwork and resilience. The school’s resources, including technology and outdoor spaces, enhance the educational experience, ensuring that pupils thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 437
- Boys
- 208
- Girls
- 229
- FSM %
- 8.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-12-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 437 | 208 | 229 | 420 | 8.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 434 | 206 | 228 | 420 | 8.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 421 | 200 | 221 | 420 | 8.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 421 | 200 | 221 | 420 | 8.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 447 | 217 | 230 | 447 | 8.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 443 | 216 | 227 | 450 | 7.40 |
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