Preston School Academy Catchment Area
Preston School Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Yeovil, Somerset , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 983 pupils, and a capacity of 975 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
983
Pupils
975
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Preston School Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Preston School Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →Preston School Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Monks Dale, Yeovil, BA21 3JD
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136894
Other Secondary Schools in Yeovil
If Preston School Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Yeovil are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Preston School Academy
Is Preston School Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Preston School Academy currently has 983 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 975 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Preston School Academy? ▾
Admission to Preston School Academy is managed by Somerset. 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 School Academy cover? ▾
Preston School Academy is a secondary school in Yeovil, Somerset, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Preston School Academy? ▾
Preston School Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.