Preston Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Torbay. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Preston Primary School.

Torquay, TQ26UY Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
19 September 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Old Paignton Road
Livermead
Torquay, TQ26UY
Phone
1803607075
Website
preston.torbay.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141237
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, TQ2 6UY
Website
www.preston.torbay.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
331 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
330
Free School Meals
18.2% (60 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
11.2% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.1 (6.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
330 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready to Work"

Respect Responsibility Independence Teamwork Creativity Determination

Head Teacher's Message

Warm welcome from Headteacher Melissa Oliver, emphasizing a nurturing, inclusive culture, strong relationships, and partnerships with parents and local community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After School Activity Clubs Holiday Clubs Breakfast and After School Club

Sports

Cricket Handball Tchoukball Swimming

Facilities

Heated outdoor swimming pool Pop-up Cafe Rabbit and guinea pig (school animals) Woodland Camp

Curriculum Highlights

An innovative and inclusive curriculum Three school aims: love of learning, positive citizenship, and preparing for a world of work Six core values: Respect, Responsibility, Independence, Teamwork, Creativity, Determination 4Cs – Communication, Collaboration, Critical-Thinking, and Creativity Outdoor learning with woodland, pool, and beach on the doorstep

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

ASC provision named The Nest; includes Breakfast and After School Club; no further details provided.

Admissions Criteria

This is all handled by Torbay Admissions – http://www.torbay.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/admissions. Torbay Admissions will let you know if there are any places available or not.

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