Ansford Academy
Academy converter · 469 pupils
79% stayed in education · Attainment 8 43.7
Further education
University Centre Somerset College Group
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registrations: Cannington College (URN 130807); Strode College (URN 130806, until 31 July 2025); Somerset College of Arts and Technology (URN 130804, until 14 June 2016).
What the data says
University Centre Somerset College Group is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,641 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 11% went to university (Somerset 24%, England 37%), and 4% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally; 15% started an apprenticeship, well above the 7% England average.
A level grades average C, below the England average of B-; 3% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Sociology and Biology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Somerset and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,641 | 4,876 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 75% | 81% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 11% | 24% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 4% | 14% | 19% |
| Further education | 7% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 15% | 11% | 7% |
| Employment | 41% | 40% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 20% | 14% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 3,155 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 117 | 1,831 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 29.09 | 33.81 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C- | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 3% | 12% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 106 | 91% | 23% |
| Sociology | 70 | 60% | 13% |
| Biology | 65 | 56% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 55 | 47% | 31% |
| History | 51 | 44% | 13% |
| Law | 50 | 43% | 4% |
| Business Studies | 41 | 35% | 13% |
| Economics | 33 | 28% | 13% |
| Chemistry | 31 | 26% | 17% |
| English Literature | 30 | 26% | 11% |
| Geography | 30 | 26% | 10% |
| English Language | 25 | 21% | 4% |
| Physics | 23 | 20% | 12% |
| Photography | 20 | 17% | 3% |
| Computer Science | 18 | 15% | 5% |
| Environmental Science | 18 | 15% | 1% |
| Physical Education | 17 | 15% | 3% |
| Media Studies | 17 | 15% | 4% |
| Fine Art | 16 | 14% | 3% |
| Politics | 13 | 11% | 6% |
| Film Studies | 12 | 10% | 2% |
| Spanish | 11 | 9% | 2% |
| Graphic Communication | 11 | 9% | 2% |
| Drama | 10 | 9% | 2% |
| Religious Studies | 9 | 8% | 4% |
| Product Design | 7 | 6% | 2% |
| French | 7 | 6% | 1% |
| Further Mathematics | — | — | 5% |
| Textiles | — | — | 1% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 109 | 93% | — |
| Art and Design | VRQ Level 3 | 41 | 35% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 33 | 28% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | VRQ Level 2 | 32 | 27% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 29 | 25% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 26 | 22% | — |
| Agriculture (General) | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 24 | 21% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | VRQ Level 3 | 20 | 17% | — |
| Food Preparation (General) | VRQ Level 2 | 20 | 17% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 18 | 15% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 13 | 11% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 12 | 10% | — |
| Music performance: Group | VRQ Level 3 | 10 | 9% | — |
| Baccalaureate | International Baccalaureate | 8 | 7% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 8 | 7% | — |
| Food Preparation (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 7 | 6% | — |
| Arboriculture | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 6 | 5% | — |
| Horses / Ponies Keeping | VRQ Level 2 | 6 | 5% | — |
| Agriculture (General) | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Arboriculture | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Horses / Ponies Keeping | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.