The Toose, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 3SN
10 simple reasons to choose Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park
State primary school (academy converter) in Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Preston Church of England Primary School, Abbey Manor Park
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Yeovil and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Somerset LEA.
On average, 29.1 pupils per class and 25.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Preston Community School at the end of Year 6.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Accredited with the British Council’s International School Award for its international learning activities. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 16% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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