The Toose, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 3SN
10 reasons to choose Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park
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Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park has a Schoolsmith Score® of 72. It is one of the best state primary schools in Yeovil and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
School fundamentals
Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 4 and 11 years. It is a Church of England academy converter faith school. The school is one of the 13 members of Preston Primary Academy Trust. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2023) inspection. It is one of the 20 most oversubscribed state primary schools for first preference Reception place applications in the Somerset LEA.
Average class size
Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park usually has two classes per year, and an average class size of 28 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park ranks in the top 3% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 16% of schools. Most pupils go on to Preston Community School at the end of Year 6.
The Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip for Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Gold Award.
The Arts at Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 8.50am to 3.20pm. Breakfast club from 8.00am and after school clubs may extend the day to 4.20pm.
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