GCSE 2025/26
#1,251 of 3,312
Better than 62% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 136894.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 48.3, better than England, better than Somerset | 43.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 68.3%, better than England, better than Somerset | 60.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 47.5%, similar to England, better than Somerset | 39.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 11.9%, worse than England, better than Somerset | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 64.9%, better than England, better than Somerset | 55.9% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 202 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,003 |
| Girls | 486 |
| Boys | 517 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 22% |
| First language not English | 19.1% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,050 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 4.5% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 91 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 48 |
| Average class size | 26.7 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 17.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 11 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 56.58 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 24.14 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 50.67 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 54.5 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 47.9 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 4.6 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 205 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 382 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 185 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 185 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 3 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 7.2%, better than England, better than Somerset | 9.3% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 17.1%, better than England, better than Somerset | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 3%, better than England, better than Somerset | 4.7% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 9.4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 4.1% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.2% |
| Permanent exclusions | 2 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 94.9% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 85.9% |
| Further education | 70.7% |
| School sixth form | 13.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3.5% |
| Sixth form college | 1% |
| Employment | 1% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Westfield Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Preston CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Oaklands Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Huish Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Kingfisher Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2019. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | St Gildas Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Milford Infants' School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Milford Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2016. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | Reckleford Infant School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. |
Preston School Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 10 Jan 2023.
Preston School Academy ranks 1,251 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 62% of schools).
In 2025/26, 47.5% of pupils at Preston School Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 48.3 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Preston School Academy made 205 offers from 382 applications (1.9 per offer), and 185 of 185 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Preston School Academy has 1,003 pupils aged 11 to 16.
Preston School Academy had 1,050 school places in 2024/25.
No, Preston School Academy teaches pupils up to age 16.
At Preston School Academy, the average class had 26.7 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Preston School Academy missed 7.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 17.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.