Ansford Academy Catchment Area
Ansford Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Castle Cary, Somerset , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 516 pupils, and a capacity of 760 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
516
Pupils
760
Capacity
68%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Ansford Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ansford Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →Ansford Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136839
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ansford Academy
Is Ansford Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Ansford Academy has a capacity of 760 places and currently has 516 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.
What is the admissions policy for Ansford Academy? ▾
Admission to Ansford Academy is managed by Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ansford Academy cover? ▾
Ansford Academy is a secondary school in Castle Cary, Somerset, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ansford Academy? ▾
Ansford Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.