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Ansford Academy

Academy converter · Castle Cary · BA7 7JJ

Ages 11–16 · 469 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

37.8

Overall absence

9.8%

Admissions demand

0.87 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-02-24

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.42
−20+2
Attainment 837.8
English & maths grade 5+25%
English & maths grade 4+47%
EBacc entry15%

EBacc APS: 3.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.3%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
7.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.1%
Enrolments in measure
574

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.87 · Often has places

1st preferences

76

Places offered

93

1st-preference offers

76

Total preferences (any rank)
113
Preferred offers (top 3)
87
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill62%

469 pupils · 760 places

Pupils on roll
469
Boys / girls
239 / 230
School capacity
760
Capacity fill
469 / 760 (62%)
Free school meals
19.2%
FSM pupils
90
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Karl Musson

Location

Address
Maggs Lane
Postcode
BA7 7JJ
Town
Castle Cary
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Castle Cary, Somerset, 469 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 19.2%.

Open schools in Castle Cary
3
Secondary schools in Castle Cary
1
Academies among open schools in Castle Cary
100% (3)
Open schools in BA7
3
Secondary in BA7
1
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Secondary in Somerset LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Castle CaryNear BA7

  • Sexey's School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bruton · BA10 0DF · Somerset

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.4
    • P80.3
    • EM5+58%
    • Absence10.6%

    2.3 miles away

  • Castle Cary Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Castle Cary · BA7 7EH · Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM28.2%
    • Demand0.96

    0.6 miles away

  • Ditcheat Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Shepton Mallet · BA4 6RB · Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM13.5%
    • Demand0.80

    2.3 miles away

  • King's Bruton

    Other independent school

    Bruton · BA10 0ED · Somerset

    Ages 13–19

    • Att829.9
    • EM5+0%

    2.7 miles away

  • Bruton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Bruton · BA10 0DP · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM9.9%
    • Demand1.00

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Karl Musson
Telephone
01963350895
Website
http://www.ansford.org.uk

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