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Ansford Academy

Ansford Academy, Castle Cary
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Ansford Academy

Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Castle Cary.

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Pupils
516
Ages
11-16
FSM
18.5%
Attainment 8
43.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.4%
Basics 9-5
44.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
16.7%
EBacc APS
3.66
EBacc 9-5
5.9%
EBacc 9-4
6.9%
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About Ansford Academy

Ansford Academy is a secondary school in Castle Cary, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. The school has around 516 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ansford Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Jan 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ansford Academy

What is Ansford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ansford Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Ansford Academy's latest exam results?
Ansford Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ansford Academy located?
Ansford Academy is a secondary school in Castle Cary, Somerset (BA7 7JJ).
How many pupils attend Ansford Academy?
Ansford Academy has around 516 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ansford Academy with other schools?
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