The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 28.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Martin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Park Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Castle Cary Community Primary School?
Castle Cary Community Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Cary Community Primary School take?
Castle Cary Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Cary Community Primary School?
Castle Cary Community Primary School is in Castle Cary, BA7 7EH, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Cary Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castle Cary Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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