Preston Primary School
Torquay, TQ2 6UY · Torbay · primary school
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11th of 30 primary schools in Torbay we can score, 31 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Preston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Recorder Club, Book Club, and Gardening Club, alongside Multi-Sports activities. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 325 pupils against a stated capacity of 331. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Multi-Sports sessions? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Preston Primary School
Overview
Preston Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm and friendly" environment where pupils "learn happily." Leaders and staff work effectively to promote high expectations, ensuring pupils are prepared for adult life while fostering a strong sense of community and well-being.
Strengths
- Staff are "ambitious for pupils" and secure "positive relationships," resulting in behaviour that is "often excellent" with bullying being "very rare."
- The curriculum is well-planned, with teachers acting as "experts in teaching mathematics and reading," ensuring pupils "learn to read quickly and well."
- Staff well-being is promoted in "highly effective ways," leading to a workforce that is "highly committed" and works diligently to improve provision.
- Pupils benefit from a "rich environment," including woodland areas and a pool, which promotes "enthusiasm and engagement in learning."
- Wider development is supported through trips and physical activities, helping pupils develop "strong attitudes to being healthy" and an understanding of diversity.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects where planning is newer, coherence is "less secure," with leaders needing to ensure pupils "retain key knowledge" and achieve more.
- Specific subject planning, such as in art, can be "overly ambitious," causing confusion because "too much is expected too soon" before pupils have the necessary skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "appropriately trained and experienced" and staff remaining "vigilant" in recording concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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