Best Schools in Castle Cary
5 schools in Castle Cary
Key Facts
- Castle Cary has a total of 5 schools, with 40.0% being primary schools, indicating a relatively balanced distribution of school types in the area.
- Primary schools in Castle Cary have 223 pupils, with 27.4% eligible for free school meals and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.20, showing a slightly higher ratio than the national average.
- Secondary schools in Castle Cary have 516 pupils, with a Progress 8 score of -0.42 and an Attainment 8 score of 37.80, indicating lower performance compared to national averages.
- In Castle Cary, 1 school follows a faith-based curriculum, and primary schools have a persistent absence rate of 26.1%, with spending per pupil at £8,016, highlighting variations in educational provision and attendance.
Top Nurseries in Castle Cary
2 nurseries in Castle Cary
Top Secondary Schools in Castle Cary
1 secondary schools in Castle Cary
Frequently Asked Questions
Castle Cary has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 2 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Castle Cary | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.42 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 29% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,016 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.