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Preston
Primary School
Academy

Whole School News

Please find a selection of our latest curriculum innovations at Preston Primary School. To meet our vision for Preston, every member of staff is encouraged as a leader to take curriculum risks for children. Our assemblies, Learning Enquiries, Enrichments, and Clubs are all designed to give every child opportunities to grow into robust and happy lifelong learners.

Our Vision: An outstanding coastal school known for an innovative curriculum that delivers excellent outcomes for children.

Please click on the links to see what is happening in each Unit.

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  • 07/06/24

    Connect Games

    The schools in our Trust have collaborated to create the 'Connect Games'. This is an opportunity for each of the eight schools to host a sporting event for the other schools in the Trust. The Connect Games are staggered across the academic year, and each event is designed with a different pu...
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  • 24/05/24

    50th Anniversary Celebrations

    Today, we celebrated Preston Primary School's 50th anniversary. This afternoon we held an assembly where we shared photographs of how the school used to look compared to now, and we talked about what had changed in school. The children demonstrated creativity and teamwork by working in groups to...
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  • 24/05/24

    Reading Newsletter

    'Reading Matters' issue 12, Summer 1 2024
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  • 23/05/24

    Half Termly Newsletter

    Please find attached our latest Half Termly Newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading about the wonderful opportunities and enrichments the children have experienced this half term.
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  • 23/05/24

    KS2 Cricket Development Day

    Yesterday, children in Key Stage 2 were given the opportunity to practise their cricket skills. Niall Leahy, a South Devon club and community cricket coach, spent time with each class developing the children’s knowledge and confidence in cricket. Despite the weather, the children enjoyed playi...
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  • 21/05/24

    Choir Perform at Devon County Show

    On Friday 17th May, our Preston Primary School Choir had the fantastic opportunity to perform at the Devon County Show in Exeter. The children showcased their exceptional singing and performance skills, leaving the audience in awe at their wonderful performance. Following their performance, the c...
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  • 16/05/24

    Digital Leaders

    On Friday 10th May, our Digital Leaders were invited to a Digital Leader Day at South Devon College. It was a superb chance for our children to explore what opportunities technology can give them in their future careers, supporting them in being ‘Ready for Work’. Thanks to South Devon...
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  • 03/05/24

    Eco Committee News

    This week, the Eco-Committee have been working with Alex from Resource Futures to explore the rubbish in our school. They started off by completing a waste audit to see what rubbish is thrown away and what is recycled. As a school we are already recycling 70% of our rubbish, including food waste, wh...
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  • 19/04/24

    Creativity

    This half term, our school value is creativity. Creativity is about having a picture in your head of something you want to create, and you try your best to make it happen.  We will teach the children what skills support creativity: confidence in using imagination in different situations...
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Address
Preston Primary School Academy
Old Paignton Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 6UY

Phone
01803 607075