Court Fields School
Wellington, TA21 8SW · Somerset · secondary school
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18th of 28 secondary schools in Somerset we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 878 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 2.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.6 · 22 | 30% | 0.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.26 · 30 | 25% | 0.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.0 · 39 | 10% | 0.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Court Fields School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.8, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.26 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Miles 4 Mind, watch Mary Poppins Jr, and go on a ski trip in 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 861 pupils against a stated capacity of 860. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Court Fields School
Overview
Court Fields School is described as a "happy and welcoming" institution where leaders are committed to ensuring pupils "achieve, belong and participate." The report highlights a culture where "hard work is expected," resulting in most pupils displaying "positive attitudes to their learning" and feeling proud of their school.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "good relationships with staff" and feel safe, with bullying being "rare" and incidents resolved quickly.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with subject leaders having "thoughtfully planned" key stage 3 content to help pupils build knowledge successfully.
- Leaders provide a "varied extra-curricular offer," including sports, drama, and music, which supports pupils' wider development.
- Staff morale is high due to "high-quality professional development" and effective communication from leaders who prioritise staff well-being.
- Pupils receive effective support for their next steps in education or employment, including mock interviews and work experience.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment is "not precise enough," failing to accurately identify misconceptions; leaders must ensure a "consistent and effective approach" to checking pupil knowledge.
- A minority of pupils lack a "consistently positive attitude to learning" or resilience; leaders and staff should work together to support all pupils in becoming "resilient learners."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders creating a "strong culture of vigilance" and taking "swift and effective action" to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.3 |
| 2024/25 | 42.8 |
| 2025/26 | 44.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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