Question 1

What schools serve Castle Cary?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 schools in Castle Cary, Somerset — including Ansford Academy, Castle Cary Community Primary School, Lovington Church of England Primary School. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Castle Cary?

Accepted Answer

Castle Cary has 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school.  All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Castle Cary?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Castle Cary, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Castle Cary schools are set by Somerset and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Somerset admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Castle Cary?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Castle Cary are set by Somerset as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Castle Cary

Primary Schools in Castle Cary (2)

Castle Cary Community Primary School

Lovington Church of England Primary School

Secondary Schools in Castle Cary (1)

Ansford Academy