Court Fields School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mantle Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8SW |
| Phone | 01823664201 |
| Reference Number | 140416 |
Court Fields School has made significant progress since its last inspection and is now considered to be operating at a good standard across all areas. The leadership team has fostered a positive school culture where students feel safe and valued, and the majority of parents report that their children are thriving. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with improvements noted in the uptake of modern foreign languages among older students, indicating effective planning and support for diverse learning needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, challenges remain in ensuring that assessment practices are uniformly precise across all subjects to prevent misconceptions among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 826 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.85%
Girls: 49.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 90 | 174 |
| 8 | 101 | 93 | 194 |
| 9 | 75 | 80 | 155 |
| 10 | 77 | 73 | 150 |
| 11 | 83 | 70 | 153 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership committed to high standards
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Varied extracurricular activities enhancing personal development
- Pupils feel safe and supported in a welcoming environment
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- High staff morale and effective communication
- Proactive approach to safeguarding
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices leading to misconceptions in some subjects
- Minority of pupils showing a lack of positive attitude towards learning
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
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