Preston School Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Monks Dale Yeovil Somerset BA21 3JD |
| Phone | 01935471131 |
| Reference Number | 136894 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 983 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.19%
Girls: 47.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 130 | 81 | 211 |
| 8 | 104 | 108 | 212 |
| 9 | 91 | 102 | 193 |
| 10 | 90 | 72 | 162 |
| 11 | 98 | 107 | 205 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78% |
| White, Other | 10.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-03-07 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-10 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-06-22 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-01-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-06-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-02-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2012-04-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Preston School | ||
| 2009-10-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-05-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-10-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-05-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.23 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Preston CofE Primary School
The Toose, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3SN |
0.45 miles |
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Oaklands Primary School
Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DU |
0.49 miles |
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Huish Primary School
Carisbrooke Gardens, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1AY |
0.76 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church School
Lime Tree Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2PW |
0.89 miles |
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Kingfisher Primary School
Kingfisher Drive, Houndstone, Yeovil, BA22 8FJ |
1.13 miles |
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Mary Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4EG |
1.16 miles |
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Milford Infants' School
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG |
1.18 miles |
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Milford Junior School
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG |
1.23 miles |
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Eastland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4ET |
1.4 miles |
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St. Michael's Academy
Grass Royal, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4JW |
1.54 miles |
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Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
St. Michaels Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4LD |
1.62 miles |
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Chilthorne Domer Church School
Main Street, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RD |
1.88 miles |
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Birchfield Community Primary School
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL |
1.88 miles |
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East Coker Community Primary School
East Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9HY |
2.13 miles |
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Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School
South View, Barwick, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9TH |
2.18 miles |
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West Coker CofE VC Primary School
High Street, West Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9AS |
2.35 miles |
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Primrose Lane Primary School
Cunningham Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5FH |
2.38 miles |
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All Saints Church School
Ladies Walk, Yeovil Road, Yeovil, Somerset, TA15 6XG |
2.48 miles |
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St Margaret's School, Tintinhull
School Close, Tintinhull, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8PX |
3.07 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH |
3.21 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Westfield Academy
Westfield Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3DB |
0.42 miles |
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Yeovil College
Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4DR |
0.86 miles |
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Buckler's Mead School
1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NH |
1.64 miles |
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Fairmead School
Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NZ |
1.7 miles |
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Fiveways Special School
Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ |
1.87 miles |
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Stanchester Academy
East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG |
3.14 miles |
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Chilton Bridge School
Chilton Bridge School, Chilton Cantelo, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8BE |
4.41 miles |