The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 329
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Melissa Oliver
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6UY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTorbay School
Special school · 1.4km away
The Brunel Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Brunel School
Academy · 1.4km away
Cockington Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Preston Bridge School
Independent · 1.7km away
Oldway Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Primary · 1.8km away
Wychbury House School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Preston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston Primary School?
Preston Primary School currently has 329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston Primary School take?
Preston Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Preston Primary School?
Preston Primary School is in Torquay, TQ2 6UY, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Preston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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