Best 3 Primary schools in Castle Cary – comparison

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Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Castle Cary Community Primary School (Primary) in Castle Cary; Lovington Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Castle Cary — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Castle Cary Community Primary School and Lovington Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Castle Cary, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 3 (Castle Cary Community Primary School), published Mar 2022. The lowest is 4 (Lovington Church of England Primary School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Lovington Church of England Primary School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 20–25%, range 20–25%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE and Preston Primary Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Castle Cary Community Primary School BA7 7EH	Lovington Church of England Primary School BA7 7PX
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7EH	Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7PX
Latest Ofsted	3 15 Mar 2022	4 4 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	236	60
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE	Preston Primary Academy Trust
Website	—	www.lovingtonprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01963350520	01963240305
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Castle Cary Community Primary School

BA7 7EH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7EH
Ofsted: 3 15 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
Website: —
Telephone: 01963350520

Lovington Church of England Primary School

BA7 7PX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7PX
Ofsted: 4 4 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Preston Primary Academy Trust
Website: www.lovingtonprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01963240305

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.