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Preston School Academy

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Preston School Academy

Monks Dale, Yeovil, BA21 3JD

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.6%
Basics 9-5
39.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.046.4
2023/2453.946.4
2024/2545.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.220.00
2023/24+0.230.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
63.6%
EBacc APS
4.16
EBacc 9-5
18.8%
EBacc 9-4
26.0%
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About Preston School Academy

Preston School Academy is a secondary school in Yeovil, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. The school has around 983 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Monks Dale, Yeovil, BA21 3JD | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Preston School Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  3. Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Preston School Academy

What is Preston School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Preston School Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Preston School Academy's latest exam results?
Preston School Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Preston School Academy located?
Preston School Academy is a secondary school in Yeovil, Somerset (BA21 3JD).
How many pupils attend Preston School Academy?
Preston School Academy has around 983 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Preston School Academy with other schools?
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