Open Other Secondary Mixed

Ansford Academy

Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
Part of: ANSFORD ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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Ansford Academy
Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
516 Pupils
760 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
18.50% FSM %
272 Boys
244 Girls
About Ansford Academy

Ansford Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Castle Cary, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 516 pupils on roll. School capacity: 760. Current headteacher: Duncan Powell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Glastonbury and Somerton
Ward Castle Cary
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034101
URN 136839
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Duncan Powell Accounting Officer 01/09/2024 29/04/2025 N/A
Mrs Enita Andrews Chair of Local Governing Body 01/11/2024 01/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Enita Andrews Chair of Trustees 07/07/2024 29/04/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Rebecca Comyns Chief Financial Officer 08/08/2011 29/04/2025 N/A
Mr Darrell Chainey Local Governor 01/12/2024 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Cravero Local Governor 01/12/2021 24/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Harriet Featherstone Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Laurie Local Governor 01/12/2021 12/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Arthur Llewellyn Local Governor 01/12/2024 23/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Geoffrey Mackett Local Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Karl Musson Local Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Trevor Oats Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Castle Cary Community Primary School
0.99 km • Castle Cary
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Ditcheat Primary School
3.66 km • Shepton Mallet
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Sexey's School
3.66 km • Bruton
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King's Bruton
4.39 km • Bruton
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Bruton Primary School
4.44 km • Bruton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ansford Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Castle Cary, Somerset.
Ansford Academy has 516 pupils, with a capacity of 760.
Ansford Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Ansford Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Ansford Academy is Mr Duncan Powell.
Ansford Academy is at Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Ansford Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Ansford Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Duncan Powell
Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ
01963350895
www.ansford.org.uk
Location
BA7 7JJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136839
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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