To apply to School, we ask you to assemble and prepare a variety of materials that will help us assess your qualifications. Remember, all materials must be submitted to online by the application deadlines. The following serves as a preview of what you need to prepare.
Please click here to view the Admissions policy for 2025/26.
We encourage all prospective students and their families to visit the school prior to making an application. This will usually be through our Open Day, held in September or October each year. This may also be through a tour, which can be arranged by emailing Office@PrestonSchool.co.uk.
Applications for a place at Preston School (to transfer from Primary to Secondary Phase) should be directed to the School Admissions Team at Somerset Council who can be contacted via Somerset Direct on 0300 123 2224. The Admissions Team will be able to provide further information, and an application form.
A letter will be sent to you from the School Admissions Team offering or refusing a place on 1st March for the following September admissions and within 10 working days of a complete application being received for In Year Admissions. Outcome letters will be sent by the school for in-year admissions
To download/view the Pupil Admissions form please click here.
The application will be considered by the Governors’ Admissions Panel and parents will receive a response within 10 school working days. If a school place is offered it will be held open for 28 school working days, so parents will need to respond within this time. Applications must be addressed to The School Office (Admissions) at Preston School or submitted electronically to Office@PrestonSchool.co.uk.
If the Governing Body Admissions Panel are unable to offer places to students who have applied you do have the right to appeal to an independent Appeal Committee. Details will be given in your outcome letter.
The timetable for appeals is available here.
Once a place has been allocated for your son/daughter Preston School will contact you to invite you for an admission meeting with the Assistant Headteacher.
