Ansford Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Maggs Lane, BA7 7JJ |
| URN | 136839 |
School Census
| Total | 567 |
| Girls/Boys | 274/293 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.3%/51.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 94 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 31/10/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 17/01/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 31/10/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 14.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.13 |
| Progress 8 | -0.43 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | 9% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.26 |
| Progress 8 | -0.44 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.55 |
| Progress 8 | -0.63 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 113 |
| As first preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 93 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 134 |
| As first preference | 93 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 99 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 93 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 153 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 147 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 183 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 164 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 183 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 196 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 172 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 152 |
| As first preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 88 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 162 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 35% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 12% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 61% |
| no | 39% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |