Preston CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Toose Abbey Manor Park Yeovil Somerset BA21 3SN |
| Phone | 01935474538 |
| Reference Number | 140305 |
Preston CofE Primary School has achieved an outstanding overall effectiveness rating in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience for its pupils, with a focus on high academic standards, exemplary behavior, and personal development. The curriculum is rich and varied, effectively linking subjects, and enabling students to connect their learning with real-world experiences. Engagement with the community and an emphasis on moral and character development further enhance the school's impact.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 419 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.73%
Girls: 52.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 2 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 5 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| 6 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.3% |
| White, Other | 9.3% |
| African | 4.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Preston CofE VC Primary School | |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Relentless drive for outstanding education.
- High levels of ambition from staff and exemplary pupil focus.
- Strong emphasis on social and emotional development.
- Community engagement through initiatives and contributions.
- Intelligent linking of subjects to reinforce knowledge.
- Highly effective early reading and vocabulary instruction.
- Strong progress for pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 93% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 35% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 112 | ||
| Maths | 112 |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4 | ||
| Writing | 4.8 | ||
| Maths | 6.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 40 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Kingfisher Primary School
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0.75 miles |
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Oaklands Primary School
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0.94 miles |
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Huish Primary School
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1.2 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church School
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1.2 miles |
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Milford Infants' School
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG |
1.49 miles |
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Chilthorne Domer Church School
Main Street, Chilthorne Domer, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8RD |
1.52 miles |
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Milford Junior School
Glenthorne Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG |
1.53 miles |
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St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Mary Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4EG |
1.58 miles |
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Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Eastland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4ET |
1.82 miles |
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St. Michael's Academy
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1.94 miles |
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Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy
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2.02 miles |
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All Saints Church School
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2.08 miles |
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Birchfield Community Primary School
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2.21 miles |
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West Coker CofE VC Primary School
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East Coker Community Primary School
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2.35 miles |
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Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School
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2.59 miles |
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St Margaret's School, Tintinhull
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2.63 miles |
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Primrose Lane Primary School
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2.68 miles |
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Castle Primary School
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3.62 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas
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0.45 miles |
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Westfield Academy
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Yeovil College
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2.26 miles |
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Stanchester Academy
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2.72 miles |
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3.42 miles |
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