Preston CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Preston CofE Primary School
Address: The Toose, Abbey Manor Park
Town/City: Yeovil
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA21 3SN
Telephone Number: 01935 474538
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Ppat Education
Sponsor: Preston Cofe Vc Primary School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Hodgson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 419 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.9%

Location and administration

URN: 140305
DfE Number: 933/3283
UKPRN: 10043962
UPRN: 30511822
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Yeovil (E14001603)
Electoral Ward: Brympton (E05014347)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 353305E, 116746N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 56' 55.99" N 2° 39' 57.45" W
Plus Code: 9C2VW8XM+HJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Preston School Academy (0.7km)
  2. Westfield Academy (1.2km)
  3. Kingfisher Primary School (1.2km)
  4. Cambian Lufton College (1.4km)
  5. Oaklands Primary School (1.5km)
  6. Huish Primary School (1.9km)
  7. Holy Trinity Church School (1.9km)
  8. Yeovil College (2.0km)
  9. Milford Infants' School (2.4km)
  10. Chilthorne Domer Church School (2.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Thomas Branch - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 September 2028.
  • Mr Jack Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Revd John Hanson - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
  • Mrs Claire Hodgson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Daniel Hutchinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Hutchinson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • The Revd David Keen - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mr Andy Marchant - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Connie Musgrave - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Miss Gemma North - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mrs Ami Purchase - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2023.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Wilson-Chalon - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 February 2028.