Preston School Academy

About Preston School Academy

Preston School Academy is an academy converter in Yeovil, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 983 pupils on roll. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.3 (2025/26). 22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

983 / 975 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Monks Dale, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3JD

Phone

01935471131

Headteacher

Matthew Doble

Website

http://www.prestonschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Preston School Academy?

Preston School Academy is an academy converter in Yeovil, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Preston School Academy have?

Preston School Academy has 983 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Preston School Academy's Ofsted rating?

Preston School Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023).

How does Preston School Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Preston School Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.3 in 2025/26.

Is Preston School Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Preston School Academy is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Preston School Academy?

Preston School Academy is located at Monks Dale, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3JD.