Ansford Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Maggs Lane Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7JJ |
| Phone | 01963350895 |
| Reference Number | 136839 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 516 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.71%
Girls: 47.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 44 | 50 | 94 |
| 8 | 47 | 51 | 98 |
| 9 | 60 | 56 | 116 |
| 10 | 61 | 44 | 105 |
| 11 | 60 | 43 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.2% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 2023-12-11 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-10-31 | School inspection:Requires ImprovementSchool inspection, PDF - 11 December 2023 |
| 2022-03-02 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 06 May 2022 |
| 2017-01-17 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 23 February 2017 |
| 2012-12-05 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 09 January 2013 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| Previously as Ansford School | |
| 2010-10-06 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 04 November 2010 |
| 2007-09-19 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 10 October 2007 |
| 2002-05-20 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 13 September 2002 |
| 2010-10-06 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 04 November 2010 |
| 2007-09-19 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 10 October 2007 |
| 2002-05-20 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 13 September 2002 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Castle Cary Community Primary School
Park Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EH |
0.61 miles |
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Ditcheat Primary School
Ditcheat, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6RB |
2.27 miles |
|
Bruton Primary School
Higher Backway, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DP |
2.75 miles |
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Lovington Church of England Primary School
Lovington, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7PX |
3.15 miles |
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North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
Cary Road, North Cadbury, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7DE |
3.38 miles |
|
Evercreech Church of England Primary School
Paradise Crescent, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6EH |
3.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sexey's School
Cole Road, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF |
2.27 miles |
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King's Bruton
Plox, Bruton, BA10 0ED |
2.72 miles |
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The Mendip School
Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4FZ |
4.25 miles |
|
Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Hazlegrove House, Yeovil, BA22 7JA |
4.62 miles |
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King Arthur's School
West Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9BX |
4.72 miles |