Preston Primary School Catchment Area
Preston Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Torquay, Torbay , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 329 pupils, and a capacity of 331 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
329
Pupils
331
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Preston Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Preston Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Torbay. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Torbay before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Torbay catchment area documents →Preston Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Old Paignton Road, Livermead, Torquay, TQ2 6UY
- Local authority
- Torbay
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 14.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141237
Other Primary Schools in Torquay
If Preston Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Torquay are the next closest alternatives.
Homelands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TQ1 4NT
Watcombe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TQ2 8NU
Sherwell Valley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TQ2 6ES
St Margaret's Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ1 4PA
Shiphay Learning Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ2 7NF
Ilsham Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ1 2JQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Preston Primary School
Is Preston Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Preston Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 331 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Preston Primary School? ▾
Admission to Preston Primary School is managed by Torbay. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Preston Primary School cover? ▾
Preston Primary School is a primary school in Torquay, Torbay, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Preston Primary School? ▾
Preston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.