- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results close to the England average.
5 first choices, 6 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 35
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.7
Schools in BA7
A postcode district in Somerset
- Postcode district
- 5 schools and nurseries
In short: BA7 is a postcode district in Somerset with 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries52 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All BA7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BA7
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BA7
2 in BA7, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results above the England average.
21 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 177
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.6
Top Secondary Schools in BA7
1 in BA7, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
85 first choices, 87 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 469
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Nurseries in BA7
2 in BA7, highest Ofsted grade first
Brue Farm Day Nursery
Castle Cary, BA7 7PP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Toybox Pre-School
Castle Cary, BA7 7JJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BA7, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good2
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet1
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BA7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BA7 has 5 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BA7
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BA7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BA7?
BA7 has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BA7?
The highest-ranked schools in BA7 on Eduscope are Lovington Church of England Primary School, Ansford Academy, Castle Cary Community Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in BA7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in BA7 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.