Preston Primary School

About Preston Primary School

Preston Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 329 pupils on roll. It is part of CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Torbay →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

329 / 331 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Old Paignton Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 6UY

Phone

01803607075

Head Teacher

Melissa Oliver

Website

www.preston.torbay.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Preston Primary School?

Preston Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Torquay, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Preston Primary School have?

Preston Primary School has 329 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Preston Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Preston Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Preston Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Preston Primary School is part of CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Preston Primary School?

Preston Primary School is located at Old Paignton Road, Torquay, Torbay, TQ2 6UY.