Performance
In 2007, 55% of pupils achieved five GCSEs at grade A* to C including Maths and English, compared with the school's 2004–2006 figures of 38%, 41% and 38% respectively. In 2008 the figure fell back to 48%. In 2007 Preston School was the highest achieving at GCSE in Yeovil, however in 2008, it slipped into second place. For 2007, the Somerset authority average was 46.8% and the national average is 46.7%.
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