Preston Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Torquay (Torbay).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our school's stunning location, situated between Cockington Country Park, Scadson Woods and Preston Beach provides some rich and purposeful learning experiences for all our children. School Values Our Staff FAQs Key Information Contact Us Wellbeing Connect Academy Trust Governance Want to know more?
Would you like to discover how Preston Primary School can help your child to work towards a bright, successful future? Get in touch What people are saying about Preston Primary School Choosing Preston Primary school for my son was the best decision we have made. He started with the most amazing teacher in Foundation Stage and through the years his confidence has grown so much.
Staff at Preston go above and beyond for the children. Preston Primary School has a warm and welcoming feeling for both parents and children. My son loves going to school and comes out with a smile on his face every day. I am so proud that my daughter attends Preston Primary.
The pastoral care and dedication of her teachers is second to none and they have all helped her to grow into a confident young girl. After all these years she still loves coming to school!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Book Club
- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Gardening
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Accelerated Reader
- Numbots
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
- Trauma Informed Schools
Key facts
- URN
- 141237
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Constituency
- Torbay
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Esther Rolinski | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Sharp | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Frances Minifie | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Zach Dorman | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Dr David Harwood | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lisa Shepherd | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Anja Glover | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Keeleigh Kirwin | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sharon Jordain Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
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