Ansford Academy
About Ansford Academy
Ansford Academy in Somerset received 104 applications for 77 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.35. Of those applications, 70 were first-preference choices, and 70 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests that while the school is not the most sought-after in the area, it remains a popular choice for local families. ParentView data is not available for this school, so we don't have a direct recommendation percentage from parents. However, the fact that the school is oversubscribed indicates that enough families see it as a viable option for their children. The school is a mixed, non-religious secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher Duncan Powell. It currently has 516 pupils against a capacity of 760, meaning there is room for growth.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Oct 2023Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:30
Source: ansford.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications