Queen Mary Avenue Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Queen Mary Avenue Cleethorpes Lincolnshire DN35 7SY |
| Reference Number | 117733 |
Queen Mary Avenue Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in all domains of the inspection. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Notable strengths include a strong curriculum that caters well to the needs of pupils, particular attention to phonics education, and effective support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The commitment to promoting a culture of engagement through roles like school councilors is commendable. However, attendance issues for a small group of pupils affect their learning progress, highlighting a need for continued focus on improving attendance to ensure all students can thrive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 309 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.99%
Girls: 44.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 45 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 33 | 77 |
| 2 | 41 | 27 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.1% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 25 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Caring and positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious curriculum designed to meet diverse needs, including SEND
- Effective phonics teaching resulting in confident reading skills
- Strong emphasis on personal development and online safety awareness
- Active participation of pupils in school life and decision-making
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for developing reading fluency among some pupils
- Insufficient clarity in curriculum plans for certain foundation subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
William Barcroft Junior School
Barnett Place, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7SU |
0.07 miles |
|
Elliston Primary Academy
Elliston Street, Elliston Primary Academy, Cleethopres, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7HT |
0.31 miles |
|
Old Clee Primary Academy
Colin Avenue, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 8EN |
0.45 miles |
|
Reynolds Primary Academy
Machray Place, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 7LJ |
0.5 miles |
|
Bursar Primary Academy
Clee Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9HU |
0.63 miles |
|
Weelsby Academy
Weelsby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 7PF |
0.71 miles |
|
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Wellington Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7JX |
0.81 miles |
|
Edward Heneage Primary Academy
Edward Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 9HL |
0.92 miles |
|
Welholme Academy
Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9JD |
0.94 miles |
|
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Philip Avenue, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 9DL |
0.96 miles |
|
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Cambridge Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8LW |
0.98 miles |
|
Strand Primary Academy
Strand Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7BE |
0.98 miles |
|
Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery Academy
Trinity Road, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 8UL |
1.12 miles |
|
Middlethorpe Primary Academy
Highthorpe Crescent, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 9PY |
1.39 miles |
|
Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy
Lansdowne Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0DF |
1.54 miles |
|
Ormiston South Parade Academy
South Parade, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 1TU |
1.57 miles |
|
Signhills Academy
Hardys Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 0DN |
1.62 miles |
|
Signhills Infant Academy
Hardys Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 0DN |
1.62 miles |
|
St Martin's Preparatory School
63 Bargate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN34 5AA |
1.73 miles |
|
Macaulay Primary Academy
Macaulay Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 2ES |
2.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Havelock Academy
Holyoake Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 8JH |
0.32 miles |
|
Special Educational Needs Support Service (Senss)
Holme Hill Education Centre, Grimsby, DN32 7DZ |
0.88 miles |
|
Beacon Academy
Chatsworth Place, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9NF |
0.98 miles |
|
Learning4Life-GY
155-159 Freeman Street, Grimsby, DN32 7AP |
1.01 miles |
|
Cleethorpes Academy
Grainsby Avenue, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 9NX |
1.24 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Wintringham
Weelsby Avenue, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 0AZ |
1.54 miles |
|
St James' School
22 Bargate, Grimsby, DN34 4SY |
1.73 miles |
|
TEC Partnership
Nuns Corner, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN34 5BQ |
1.94 miles |
|
Ormiston Maritime Academy
Westward Ho, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN34 5AH |
2.1 miles |
|
Franklin Sixth Form College
Chelmsford Avenue, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN34 5BY |
2.34 miles |
|
Humberston Academy
Humberston Avenue, Humberston, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4TF |
2.58 miles |
|
Humberston Park School
St Thomas Close, Humberston, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4HS |
2.58 miles |
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Cambridge Park Academy
Cambridge Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN34 5EB |
2.64 miles |
|
The Orchard Independent Special School
Unit 1, Sargon Way, Great Grimsby Business Park, Grimsby, DN37 9PH |
3.08 miles |
|
Waltham Toll Bar Academy
Station Road, New Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN36 4RZ |
3.22 miles |
|
John Whitgift Academy
Crosland Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37 9EH |
3.41 miles |
|
Healing Academy
Low Road, Healing, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN41 7QD |
4.72 miles |