Ansford Academy vs King's Bruton
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary 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
King's Bruton
Bruton · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
304 students
| Measure | Ansford Academy Castle Cary, South West | King's Bruton Bruton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #167 of 402 | #380 of 402 |
| National rank | #1783 of 4,090 | #3745 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 469 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 469 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 61.7% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | 25.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | 1.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.0 |
| town | Castle Cary | Bruton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ansford.org.uk | www.kingsbruton.com |
The verdict
- •Ansford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 16.6).
- •Ansford Academy is the larger school with 469 students compared with 304.
- •Ansford Academy is a academy school while King's Bruton is a independent 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 King's Bruton?
On the Success Index (England), Ansford Academy ranks higher (53.8 vs 16.6 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 King's Bruton?
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. King's Bruton: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ansford Academy and King's Bruton rank in South West?
Ansford Academy is 167th of 402 and King's Bruton is 380th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).