Field Court Church of England Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Courtfield Road Quedgeley Courtfield Road Quedegley Gl2 4uf Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 4UF |
| Reference Number | 137477 |
Field Court Church of England Infant Academy has performed well in its first Ofsted inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all evaluated areas. The school has created a nurturing environment that fosters positive attitudes towards learning and is grounded in Christian values. With a focus on communication and language skills from the early years, the academy cultivates a love for reading and provides an engaging and balanced curriculum that allows for the progressive build-up of knowledge. While most aspects of learning and behavior are commendable, there remain slight inconsistencies in the delivery of phonics and some subjects, which the leadership team is addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 329 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.76%
Girls: 49.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 40 | 75 |
| 2 | 42 | 46 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.8% |
| African | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 02 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Field Court Church of England Infant School | |
| 02 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on communication and language skills
- High-quality books used to inspire a love of reading
- Effective curriculum designed around six 'drivers'
- Good support for SEND pupils with early identification of needs
- Positive behavior management and caring school environment
- Innovative approaches to learning with fun and relevant experiences
- Strong partnership between local governors and trust staff
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of phonics teaching by some staff
- Variation in curriculum delivery leading to gaps in knowledge mastery
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Field Court Junior School
Courtfield Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4UF |
0.04 miles |
|
Beech Green Primary School
St James, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4WD |
0.3 miles |
|
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy
Clearwater Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4GH |
0.53 miles |
|
Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy
Poplar Way, Hardwicke, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4QG |
0.62 miles |
|
Kingsway Primary School
Valley Gardens, Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2AR |
0.65 miles |
|
Meadowside Primary School
Elmore Lane East, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4LX |
0.7 miles |
|
Waterwells Primary Academy
Boulmer Avenue, Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2FX |
0.8 miles |
|
Harewood Infant School
Harewood Close, Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0SS |
0.99 miles |
|
Harewood Junior School
Harewood Close, Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0SS |
0.99 miles |
|
Hunts Grove Primary Academy
Harrier Way, Hunts Grove, Hardwicke, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4EP |
1.22 miles |
|
Grange Primary Academy
Holmleigh Road, Tuffley, Grange Primary School, Gloucestershire, GL4 0RW |
1.32 miles |
|
Willow Primary Academy
Evenlode Road, Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0JY |
1.49 miles |
|
Hempsted Church of England Primary School
St Swithun's Road, Hempsted, St Swithuns Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5LH |
2 miles |
|
Haresfield Church of England Primary School
Haresfield, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3EF |
2.29 miles |
|
Calton Primary School
Calton Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5ET |
2.31 miles |
|
Linden Primary School
Linden Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5HU |
2.38 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
New Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5BD |
2.78 miles |
|
Longney Church of England Primary Academy
Chatter Street, Longney, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 3SL |
2.8 miles |
|
Tredworth Junior School
Tredworth Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4QG |
2.8 miles |
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Finlay Community School
Finlay Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 6TR |
2.84 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Severn Vale School
School Lane, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4PR |
0.22 miles |
|
Holmleigh Park High School
Windsor Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0RT |
0.95 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Stroud Road, Tuffley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0DD |
1.65 miles |
|
Belong School Gloucestershire
Wild Goose Lodge, Shepherds Patch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BP |
1.7 miles |
|
Valley Bridge School
Church Lane, Whaddon, Gloucester, GL4 0UF |
1.7 miles |
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The Crypt School
Podsmead Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5AE |
1.78 miles |
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Ribston Hall High School
Stroud Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5LE |
2.33 miles |
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Brookthorpe Hall School
Stroud Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0UN |
2.34 miles |
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Gloucestershire College
Llanthony Road, Gloucester, GL2 5JQ |
2.95 miles |
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Gloucester Academy
Painswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RN |
3.03 miles |
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Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls
Sinope Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4AW |
3.35 miles |
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The King's School, Gloucester
Pitt Street, Gloucester, GL1 2BG |
3.52 miles |
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Edward Jenner School
The Elms, 44 London Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3NZ |
3.69 miles |
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Barnwood Park School
St Lawrence Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3QU |
3.92 miles |
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Wotton House International School Gloucestershire
Wotton House, Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3PR |
3.92 miles |
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Denmark Road High School
Denmark Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3JN |
3.99 miles |
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The Milestone School
Longford Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EU |
4.66 miles |
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Sir Thomas Rich's School
Oakleaze, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0LF |
4.82 miles |
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Maidenhill School
Kings Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2HA |
4.84 miles |
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The Shrubberies School
Oldends Lane, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2DG |
4.91 miles |