Preston CofE Primary School vs Preston School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 721 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preston CofE Primary School
Yeovil · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
Preston School Academy
Yeovil · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,003 students
| Measure | Preston CofE Primary School Yeovil, South West | Preston School Academy Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 1,695 | #158 of 402 |
| National rank | #419 of 15,697 | #1729 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 419 | 1,003 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 1,003 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Yeovil | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.prestoncofeprimary.co.uk/ | www.prestonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Preston CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.8 vs 54.8).
- •Preston School Academy is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 419.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Preston CofE Primary School better than Preston School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Preston CofE Primary School ranks higher (93.8 vs 54.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Preston CofE Primary School and Preston School Academy?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Yeovil and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Preston CofE Primary School: 419. Preston School Academy: 1,003. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Preston CofE Primary School and Preston School Academy rank in South West?
Preston CofE Primary School is 34th of 1,695 and Preston School Academy is 158th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).