The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 983
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Matthew Doble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Monks Dale, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3JD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Preston School Academy a selective school?
No. Preston School Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Preston School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Preston School Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston School Academy?
Preston School Academy currently has 983 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston School Academy take?
Preston School Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Preston School Academy?
Preston School Academy is in Yeovil, BA21 3JD, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston School Academy have a sixth form?
No, Preston School Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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