Preston School Academy

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Yeovil, BA213JD Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 75.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Monks Dale
Yeovil, BA213JD
Phone
1935471131
Website
prestonschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136894
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Monks Dale, Yeovil, BA21 3JD
Website
http://www.prestonschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
975 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
983
Free School Meals
19.6% (193 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.3 (+23.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.9 (+14.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.23 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
164
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
983 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day"

Generosity Resilience Enquiry Ambition Teamwork

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Matthew Doble emphasises Preston School's balance of high academic achievement with outstanding pastoral support, highlighting the vision Achieving Excellence, Inspiring Ambition – For Every Student, Every Day, pride in GCSE outcomes, extensive enrichment, and the school values Generosity, Resilience, Enquiry, Ambition and Teamwork.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football

Facilities

3G football pitch state-of-the-art gym two large halls including a dedicated sports hall a number of hard courts

Curriculum Highlights

Business and Enterprise Child Development Computer Science Food and Nutrition iMedia Music Photography Sport Science

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