Preston Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Preston Primary School
Address: Old Paignton Road, Livermead
Town/City: Torquay
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ2 6UY
Telephone Number: 01803 607075
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Connect Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Melissa Oliver
Capacity: 328
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 325 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.8%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 141237
DfE Number: 880/2004
UKPRN: 10047032
UPRN: 10000016537
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14001551)
Electoral Ward: Cockington with Chelston (E05012257)

Easting & Northing: 289641E, 62739N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 27' 16.97" N 3° 33' 20.95" W
Plus Code: 9C2RFC3V+VM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Zach Dorman - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Mrs Anja Glover - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2028.
  • Dr David Harwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Sharon Jordain - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 4 September 2024. Term runs until 2 November 2025.
  • Ms Keeleigh Kirwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2027.
  • Mrs Frances Minifie - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 December 2028.
  • Mrs Esther Rolinski - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2027.
  • Mr Peter Sharp - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Shepherd - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2028.