Ansford Academy vs Bruton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ansford Academy
Castle Cary · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
469 students
Bruton Primary School
Bruton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
262 students
| Measure | Ansford Academy Castle Cary, South West | Bruton Primary School Bruton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #167 of 402 | #270 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1783 of 4,090 | #2671 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 469 | 262 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 262 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 61.7% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Castle Cary | Bruton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ansford.org.uk | www.brutonprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bruton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.9 vs 53.8).
- •Ansford Academy is the larger school with 469 students compared with 262.
- •Ansford Academy is a academy school while Bruton Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ansford Academy better than Bruton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bruton Primary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 53.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ansford Academy and Bruton Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Castle Cary and Bruton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ansford Academy: 469. Bruton Primary School: 262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ansford Academy and Bruton Primary School rank in South West?
Ansford Academy is 167th of 402 and Bruton Primary School is 270th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).