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Preston CofE Primary School

The Toose, Yeovil, BA21 3SN
Part of: PPAT EDUCATION (Multi-academy trust)
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Preston CofE Primary School
Yeovil, BA21 3SN
419 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
13.40% FSM %
200 Boys
219 Girls
About Preston CofE Primary School

Preston CofE Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Yeovil and the surrounding area in Somerset with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 419 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Claire Hodgson.

Information on Preston CofE Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Yeovil
Ward Brympton
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PPAT EDUCATION
Opened 01-11-2013
UKPRN 10043962
URN 140305
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andy Marchant Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by trustees
Ms Lynn O'Dwyer Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Ami Purchase Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2023 — N/A
Thomas Branch Local Governor 13/09/2024 12/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Jack Green Local Governor 30/10/2023 29/10/2027 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Claire Hodgson Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Daniel Hutchinson Local Governor 19/11/2024 18/11/2028 Elected by parents
The Revd David Keen Local Governor 18/03/2025 17/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andy Marchant Local Governor 01/11/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Gemma North Local Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Wilson-Chalon Local Governor 21/02/2024 20/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Preston School Academy
0.72 km • Yeovil
Other
Westfield Academy
1.17 km • Yeovil
Other
Kingfisher Primary School
1.2 km • Yeovil
Other
Cambian Lufton College
1.39 km • Yeovil
Other
Oaklands Primary School
1.52 km • Yeovil
Other
Huish Primary School
1.94 km • Yeovil
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Preston CofE Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Yeovil, Somerset.
Preston CofE Primary School has 419 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Preston CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Preston CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Preston CofE Primary School is Mrs Claire Hodgson.
Preston CofE Primary School is at The Toose, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, BA21 3SN, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Preston CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Preston CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Hodgson
The Toose, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, BA21 3SN
01935474538
www.prestoncofeprimary.co.uk/
Location
BA21 3SN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140305
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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