Castle Cary Community Primary School, Castle Cary
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
28.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
24.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
177 pupils
236 capacity
59 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Castle Cary
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Castle Cary
Admissions Demand - Somerset
Places available
6,463
Applications
5,059
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Somerset (2025/26)
Inspection History(100)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.05183%
Overall absence
17.91908%
Persistent absence
173
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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