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Preston School Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMiss Clare Marsh

corporate_fareMIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

location_onYeovil, BA21 3JD

language Visit Website phone 1935471131

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

959

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Attainment 8

45.9

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Somerset

#1,579 of 3,216 nationally

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Preston School Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Yeovil, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Preston School Academy is an academy converter in Yeovil, Somerset, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 983 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, placing the school #8 in Somerset and #1,579 of 3,216 nationally. 40.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

40.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.9%

Entering EBacc63.60%

EBacc APS4.17

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17.20%

EBacc APS4.61

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.81

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS4.33

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.98

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.51

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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22 June 2021

Inspection Report

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27 January 2021

Inspection Report

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25 June 2019

Inspection Report

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06 June 2017

Inspection Report

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28 February 2013

Inspection Report

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24 April 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-01-10

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-06-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-06-06

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-04-24

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(20 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 983 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	983	23	2.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	989	36	3.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	982	61	6.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	983	73	7.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	986	80	8.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	959	82	8.6%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	959	94	9.8%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	940	66	7.0%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	916	46	5.0%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	923	42	4.6%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	913	44	4.8%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	913	29	3.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	909	19	2.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	909	38	4.2%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	956	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	956	36	3.8%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	951	35	3.7%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	957	27	2.8%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	952	54	5.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	955	28	2.9%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	985	69	7.0%	3.4%	5
2017/18 (Spring term)	994	66	6.6%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	994	48	4.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	987	55	5.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	990	44	4.4%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	985	27	2.7%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree48%

disagree15%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree31%

agree43%

disagree18%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree30%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes17%

no83%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree48%

agree18%

disagree18%

strongly disagree15%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree51%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree49%

disagree4%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree45%

disagree3%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree39%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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