STUDENTS and staff at Ansford Academy in Castle Cary celebrated their best GCSE results in recent years as students picked up their results today (August 21).

The school said its impressive results reflect the “hard work, resilience, and determination of students and staff, and position the school on a strong path of continued improvement”.

A key highlight from this year’s results include 43% of students achieving a grade 5 or higher in English and maths, a key benchmark for future success.

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Head of school, Karl Musson said: “Our students have done themselves, their community and our school proud.

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“These results represent countless hours of hard work, working with families and a real passion for learning.

“I am honoured to be head of school at Ansford Academy and these results reflect our ongoing improvement and I very much look forward to seeing Ansford Academy continue to grow to be the best it can be.”

Recently Ansford Academy joined the Midsomer Norton School Partnership trust. The additional support by being a member of a high performing trust has enabled Ansford Academy to make “rapid progress” in its school development.