Preston School

Preston School is a secondary school with specialist Business and Enterprise College status in Yeovil, Somerset, England. In 2017, enrolment was 975 students aged 11 to 18 years.[1] In July 2011, the school became an Academy.

Preston School
Address
Monks Dale

Yeovil
,
Somerset
,
BA21 3JD

England
Coordinates50°56′44″N 2°39′23″W
Information
TypeAcademy
Business and Enterprise College
Mottoin omnia excellentia (excellence for all)
Department for Education URN136894 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalGregg Morrison
Age11 to 18
Enrolment952 (in 2019)
Websitewww.prestonschool.co.uk

History

Preston School opened in 1961. The school was awarded Specialist school status as a Business and Enterprise college in September 2002.

Curriculum

Preston School has a range of technology facilities; wireless internet across site, integrated ICT desks in several classrooms, Apple Macs in the music department, and a £20,000 recording studio. It also has a dance and fitness studio. The school offers specialist GCSE courses, including sport BTEC, business BTEC and dance.

Performance

As of 2020, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection was in 2019, with a judgement of Requires Improvement.[2]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Preston School Academy". Ofsted. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  2. Steward, Richard (2019). "Preston School Academy". Ofsted. Ofsted. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  3. "TV ACTRESS'S BIG DAY". Western Gazette. 13 December 2007. Archived from the original on 3 February 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
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