Preston School Academy vs Westfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 677 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preston School Academy
Yeovil · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,003 students
Westfield Academy
Yeovil · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,013 students
| Measure | Preston School Academy Yeovil, South West | Westfield Academy Yeovil, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 402 | #197 of 402 |
| National rank | #1729 of 4,090 | #1996 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,003 | 1,013 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,003 | 1,013 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.3% | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.3% | 58% |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Yeovil | Yeovil |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.prestonschool.co.uk/ | www.westfieldacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Preston School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.8 vs 49.4).
- •Westfield Academy is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 1,003.
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 School Academy better than Westfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Preston School Academy ranks higher (54.8 vs 49.4 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 School Academy and Westfield Academy?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Yeovil and Yeovil in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Preston School Academy: 1,003. Westfield Academy: 1,013. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Preston School Academy and Westfield Academy rank in South West?
Preston School Academy is 158th of 402 and Westfield Academy is 197th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).