Ansford Academy
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Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 23% in England
23 of 27 in Somerset
Pupils
469
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | 37.8 | 43.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 25% | 45% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.7 | 3.4 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 32% | 28% | 43% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.43 | -0.42 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Sexey's School · 2.2 mi · Good · Top 24% in England
- King Arthur's School · 4.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- Whitstone · 6.5 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- St Dunstan's School · 9.6 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- The Gryphon School · 9.5 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- Crispin School Academy · 9.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
The neighbourhood
Ansford Academy is in Castle Cary & Kenton Mandeville (typical home £322,500, crime very low).
What is Ansford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ansford Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Ansford Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ansford Academy is in the bottom 23% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.