Preston Primary School
URN: 141237 • Torquay TQ2 6UY
Overview
- Name
- Preston Primary School
- URN
- 141237
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melissa Oliver (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01803607075
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Paignton Road, Torquay TQ2 6UY
Summary
Preston Primary School is a mixed academy located in Torquay, serving 329 pupils with a capacity of 331. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where children feel safe, secure, and empowered to learn. Under the leadership of Headteacher Melissa Oliver, the school emphasizes strong relationships with parents and the local community, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at Preston Primary is designed to promote lifelong learning and personal development, grounded in six core values: Respect, Responsibility, Independence, Teamwork, Creativity, and Determination. These values are integrated into daily learning, helping children build character and prepare for future challenges. The school also focuses on developing essential skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, ensuring that students are well-equipped for the modern workplace.
Preston Primary encourages active citizenship, with opportunities for older students to participate in local initiatives like Torbay’s Children’s Parliament. The school’s commitment to a holistic education aims to instill a love of learning while preparing children to make a positive impact in their communities.
The curriculum at Preston Primary is designed to promote lifelong learning and personal development, grounded in six core values: Respect, Responsibility, Independence, Teamwork, Creativity, and Determination. These values are integrated into daily learning, helping children build character and prepare for future challenges. The school also focuses on developing essential skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, ensuring that students are well-equipped for the modern workplace.
Preston Primary encourages active citizenship, with opportunities for older students to participate in local initiatives like Torbay’s Children’s Parliament. The school’s commitment to a holistic education aims to instill a love of learning while preparing children to make a positive impact in their communities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Shiphay School and Orchard Nursery (70.2)
- Sherwell Valley Primary School (65.3)
- Warberry CofE Academy (60.8)
- Upton St James CofE Primary School (60.2)
- Ilsham Church of England Academy (59.4)
Key details
- LA
- Torbay
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 331
- Pupils
- 329
- Boys
- 180
- Girls
- 149
- FSM %
- 14.90
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 329 | 180 | 149 | 331 | 14.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 330 | 185 | 145 | 331 | 18.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 325 | 168 | 157 | 331 | 22.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 325 | 168 | 157 | 331 | 22.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 327 | 173 | 154 | 331 | 20.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 329 | 164 | 165 | 331 | 18.20 |
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