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Court Fields School
Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.4 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
826
Capacity
860
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 66% nationally. Approximately 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 43% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a reasonable level of academic success. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%, suggesting limited participation in a broader range of academic subjects.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
White Other3.8%
Black African2.3%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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50.97635, -3.23574 · TA21 8SW
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN140416
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.courtfields.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Court Fields School rated by Ofsted?
Court Fields School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2023.
Is Court Fields School a good school?
Court Fields School scores 40.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Court Fields School in GCSEs?
Court Fields School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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