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Queen's Drive Infant School
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Queen's Drive Infant School
- Primary
- Peterborough PE1 2UU
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Based on the inspection date: 07 February 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises the teaching of early reading, with a well-planned reading curriculum
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created a well-considered curriculum for older pupils that builds knowledge over time
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum in early years lacks clear focus and purpose for activities
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students enjoy challenging topics such as 'hard maths' and multiplication tables
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use quizzes, assessment, and questioning to help struggling pupils keep up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are kind, and work well together
Support for SEND Pupils: There are clear processes for identifying needs, and the school adapts the curriculum to ensure needs are met
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are confident to go to staff if bullying occurs and feel safe at school
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school ensures pupil safety but needs better recruitment practices
Parent Feedback: A parent stated, 'My daughter loves the school and is very happy there.'
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback or find out others' opinions
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy singing, music clubs, sports, gym, science, and art activities
Teacher Engagement: Teachers check understanding using quizzes and questions
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching helps students build knowledge over time and address misunderstandings
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous assessments allow teachers to check reading and support struggling pupils
Teaching Staff Challenges: Challenges exist in early years where teachers are not certain what children should learn
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Queen's Drive Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 235 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our goal at Queen's Drive Infant School is to give every child the finest chances possible. With the assistance of the staff, parents, governors, and kids, our vision statement was drafted. It embodies our main objectives, ethos, and values and aids in motivating additional advancements. to provide a setting that recognises individual accomplishments in a variety of ways. to present a curriculum that is cutting-edge, enjoyable, hands-on, and customised to our kids. To raise the bar for all students by tailoring instruction to each one's learning preferences and level of aptitude, so encouraging achievement of higher standards. to impart the fundamental skills necessary to prepare kids for a life full of options and opportunities. to assist kids in assuming responsibility so they can live up to our high standards for behaviour. to instruct kids in making moral decisions so they can coexist peacefully. Our children are urged to assume responsibility for the present and the future by teaching them to "Look for myself, Look after each other, and Look after our world." Every week, we emphasise different parts of our school's slogan in order to collaborate to improve our school and recognise the accomplishments of "Superstars" there.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.4 | - | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queen's Drive Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1