Court Fields School

About Court Fields School

Court Fields School is an academy sponsor led in Wellington, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 826 pupils on roll. It is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 (2025/26). 26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

826 / 860 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW

Phone

01823664201

Head Teacher

Polly Matthews

Website

http://www.courtfields.net/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Court Fields School?

Court Fields School is an academy sponsor led in Wellington, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Court Fields School have?

Court Fields School has 826 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Court Fields School's Ofsted rating?

Court Fields School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2023).

How does Court Fields School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Court Fields School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 in 2025/26.

Is Court Fields School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Court Fields School is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Court Fields School?

Court Fields School is located at Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8SW.