Preston CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

The Toose, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, BA21 3SNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Preston CofE Primary School is a primary school in Yeovil for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 1st of 17 primary schools in Yeovil. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 November 2023

The school's motto: 'Work together, learn together, grow together' is fully realised. Staff are highly ambitious for what pupils can achieve. Pupils live up to this. The school is a purposeful place in which to learn. Pupils are focused and respectful. They are polite to each other and to visitors. Their conduct in school is impeccable. Pupils attend well. They are very proud of their school. There is an equal focus on the development of pupils' social and emotional skills. Staff are highly attuned to pupils' well-being. Pupils are knowledgeable about how to look after their mental and physical health. The curriculum is varied and exciting. Pupils make visits to local places of interest. These high-quality opportunities are linked to the curriculum. For example, pupils visit a local water treatment plant. This deepens their understanding of the water cycle. The school sits very much at the heart of the community. Pupils are active contributors to town life. They are involved in a host of community initiatives. Through these, they develop a mature understanding of how to be good citizens. They contribute to a local newspaper, improve and enhance the local area and support a range of charities.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths93%

93%, 31 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths35%

35%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score112

112, 6 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score114

114, 9 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

419 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals11.9%

11.9%, 14.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.6%

14.6%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.1%

8.1%, 6.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.6%

2.6%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Preston CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Kingfisher Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding91% met the expected standard
Oaklands Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Huish Primary School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding67% met the expected standard
Holy Trinity Church School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding65% met the expected standard
Milford Infants' School1 mileReport card: Expected standardNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
PPAT EDUCATION
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Hodgson
Address
The Toose, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, BA21 3SN
Local authority
Somerset
URN
140305

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.