Best Primary Schools in Castle Cary
2 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Castle Cary, 2 primary schools (40.0% of 5) serve 223 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.20, compared to the national average of 18.10.
- Across Castle Cary primary schools, 27.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, exceeding the national rate of 23.8%.
- The primary schools in Castle Cary have a persistent absence rate of 26.1%, higher than the national rate of 20.0%, and spend £8,016 per pupil, above the national average of £7,460.
- In these schools, 13.5% of pupils have special educational needs, similar to the national rate of 13.0%, and 4.0% have English as an additional language, below the national average of 19.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 primary schools in Castle Cary, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Castle Cary | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 26% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 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.