Open Other Secondary Mixed

Preston School Academy

Monks Dale, Yeovil, BA21 3JD
Part of: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Preston School Academy
Yeovil, BA21 3JD
983 Pupils
975 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
20.40% FSM %
509 Boys
474 Girls
About Preston School Academy

Preston School Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Yeovil, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 983 pupils on roll. School capacity: 975. Current headteacher: Matthew Doble.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Yeovil
Ward Yeovil West
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034181
URN 136894
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Flynn Chair of Local Governing Body 01/08/2024 31/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Doble Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Susannah Fernandez Local Governor 27/01/2026 26/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Melissa Hills Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Chris Hobbs Local Governor 23/05/2024 22/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Susan Johnson Local Governor 31/08/2019 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Miss Clare Marsh Local Governor 20/03/2023 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Karen Parr Local Governor 01/01/2022 01/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Karen Parr Local Governor 02/01/2026 01/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Arva Patel Local Governor 07/11/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Stuckey Local Governor 07/11/2023 06/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Angela Swain Local Governor 07/11/2023 06/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Westfield Academy
0.68 km • Yeovil
Other
Preston CofE Primary School
0.72 km • Yeovil
Other
Oaklands Primary School
0.79 km • Yeovil
Other
Huish Primary School
1.23 km • Yeovil
Other
Yeovil College
1.39 km • Yeovil
Other
Holy Trinity Church School
1.43 km • Yeovil
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Preston School Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Yeovil, Somerset.
Preston School Academy has 983 pupils, with a capacity of 975.
Preston School Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Preston School Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Preston School Academy is Mr Matthew Doble.
Preston School Academy is at Monks Dale, Yeovil, BA21 3JD, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Preston School Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Preston School Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Doble
Monks Dale, Yeovil, BA21 3JD
01935471131
www.prestonschool.co.uk/
Location
BA21 3JD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136894
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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