Preston School
Preston School is a secondary school with specialist Business and Enterprise College status in Yeovil, Somerset, England. In 2017, enrolment was 975 students aged 11 to 18 years.[1] In July 2011, the school became an Academy.
| Preston School | |
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| Address | |
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Monks Dale , , BA21 3JD England | |
| Coordinates | 50°56′44″N 2°39′23″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy Business and Enterprise College |
| Motto | in omnia excellentia (excellence for all) |
| Department for Education URN | 136894 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Gregg Morrison |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 952 (in 2019) |
| Website | www |
History
Preston School opened in 1961. The school was awarded Specialist school status as a Business and Enterprise college in September 2002.
Curriculum
Preston School has a range of technology facilities; wireless internet across site, integrated ICT desks in several classrooms, Apple Macs in the music department, and a £20,000 recording studio. It also has a dance and fitness studio. The school offers specialist GCSE courses, including sport BTEC, business BTEC and dance.
Performance
As of 2020, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection was in 2019, with a judgement of Requires Improvement.[2]
Notable alumni
- Sarah Parish, actress[3]
References
- "Preston School Academy". Ofsted. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- Steward, Richard (2019). "Preston School Academy". Ofsted. Ofsted. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "TV ACTRESS'S BIG DAY". Western Gazette. 13 December 2007. Archived from the original on 3 February 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2010.