Ansford Academy

About Ansford Academy

Ansford Academy is an academy converter in Castle Cary, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 516 pupils on roll. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 (2025/26). 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

516 / 760 (68%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

31 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JJ

Phone

01963350895

Principal

Duncan Powell

Website

http://www.ansford.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ansford Academy?

Ansford Academy is an academy converter in Castle Cary, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Ansford Academy have?

Ansford Academy has 516 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ansford Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ansford Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023).

How does Ansford Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ansford Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 in 2025/26.

Is Ansford Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ansford Academy is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Ansford Academy?

Ansford Academy is located at Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JJ.