SchoolScoresCastle Cary Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Park Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7EH
01963 350520 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 7 December 2021. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
68% — 11 points above the Somerset average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 27 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 46th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.4% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 70th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 91st highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 129th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 148th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 171st lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 210th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 190th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 110th highest of 218 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 46th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 2nd highest of 155 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 50.0% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- North Cadbury CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ditcheat Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lovington CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Cary Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Cary Community Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 December 2021.
How did Castle Cary Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Castle Cary Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put Castle Cary Community Primary School as their first choice for 22 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 21 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150285.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.