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Preston School Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 960 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In January 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Buckler's Mead School, St Dunstan's School, Norton Hill Academy, Somervale Secondary School and Writhlington School.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Representation, Attainment and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Finances.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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