Ansford Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ansford Academy.

Castle Cary, BA77JJ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
45.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.42
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 47.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
31 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Maggs Lane
Castle Cary, BA77JJ
Phone
1963350895
Website
ansford.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136839
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
Website
http://www.ansford.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
760 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
543
Free School Meals
17.7% (96 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
90
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
543 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"LEARNING TOGETHER TO LEAD OUR LIVES"

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