Preston School Academy
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Attainment 8 of 45.9 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 57%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.23
- Confidence interval:
- [0.03, 0.44]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 154 | 45.9 | — | 56.5% | 63.6% | 4.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 198 | 53.9 | +0.23 | 74.2% | 17.2% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 178 | 47.0 | -0.22 | 67.0% | 4.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 203 | 52.1 | -0.03 | 76.0% | 7.0% | 4.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Somerset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136894 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Matthew Doble |
| Trust | MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BA21 3JD |
| Latest pupils | 154 |
| FSM eligible | 20.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Monks Dale, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3JD
http://www.prestonschool.co.uk/1935471131| DfE number | 4455 |
| UKPRN | 10034181 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 6 Mar 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2023 |