Jump to content

Court Fields School: Difference between revisions

Add links
Coordinates: 50°58′37″N 3°14′10″W / 50.9769°N 3.236°W / 50.9769; -3.236
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m →top: Add {{Use British English}}
→Notable former pupils: restore bulleted list
 
(28 intermediate revisions by 18 users not shown)
Line 2: Line 2:
{{Use British English|date=February 2023}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name = Court Fields School
| name = Court Fields School
| logo = Court Fields Community School logo.png
| logo = Court Fields Community School logo.png
| image = Court Fields Community School.JPG
| image = Court Fields Community School.JPG
| caption =
| caption =
| motto = {{nowrap| Achieve {{!}} Belong {{!}} Participate}}
| motto = {{nowrap| Achieve {{!}} Belong {{!}} Participate}}
| established =
| established =
| closed =
| closed =
| type = [[Academy (English school)|Academy]]
| type = [[Academy (English school)|Academy]]
| head_label =
| head_label =
| head = Polly Matthews
| head = Polly Matthews
| r_head_label =
| r_head_label =
| r_head =
| r_head =
| chair_label =
| chair_label =
| chair =
| chair =
| founder =
| founder =
| address = Mantle Street
| address = Mantle Street
| city = [[Wellington, Somerset]]
| city = [[Wellington, Somerset]]
| postcode = TA21 8SW
| postcode = TA21 8SW
| country = England
| country = England
| coordinates = {{Coord|50.9769|-3.236|type:edu_region:GB_dim:100|format=dec|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|50.9769|-3.236|type:edu_region:GB_dim:100|format=dec|display=inline,title}}
| urn = 140416
| urn = 140416
| ofsted =
| ofsted =
| staff =
| staff =
| pupils = Over 800<ref>{{cite web |title=Prospectus |url=https://www.courtfields.net/cms/uploads/pdf-pages/CF%20Prospectus%202023_29%20AUGUST%20Spreads.pdf |publisher=Court Fields School |access-date=1 January 2024}}</ref>
| pupils = 753
| gender = [[Mixed-sex education|Co-educational]]
| gender = [[Mixed-sex education|Co-educational]]
| lower_age = 11
| lower_age = 11
| upper_age = 16
| upper_age = 16
| houses = Blackdown, Monument, Duke<ref>{{cite web |title=House System |url=https://www.courtfields.net//house-system.htm |publisher=Court Fields School |access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>
| houses = Blackdown, Monument, Duke<ref>{{cite web |title=House System |url=https://www.courtfields.net//house-system.htm |publisher=Court Fields School |access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>
| colours =
| colours = Black and white
| publication =
| publication =
| website = {{URL|www.courtfields.net}}
| website = {{URL|www.courtfields.net}}
}}
}}


'''Court Fields School''' is located in [[Wellington, Somerset]], England. Court Fields is home to the “Theatre Of Leaves”, which is known to be one of the most atmospheric football grounds in the United Kingdom. The school teaches 753 pupils from 11 to 16, and does not contain a [[sixth form]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Court Fields Community School|url=http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/establishment/summary.xhtml?urn=140416|publisher=Department for Education|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Court Fields School|url=https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/140416|publisher=Ofsted|access-date=28 December 2017}}</ref>
'''Court Fields School''' is located in [[Wellington, Somerset]], England. The school teaches over 800 pupils from 11 to 16, and does not contain a [[sixth form]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Court Fields Community School|url=http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/establishment/summary.xhtml?urn=140416|publisher=Department for Education|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Court Fields School|url=https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/140416|publisher=Ofsted|access-date=28 December 2017}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Since 2005, major developments have occurred. A new block was built for the teaching of Humanities and a sports complex has been constructed in place of the old tennis courts.
Since 2005, major developments have occurred. A new block was built for the teaching of Humanities and a sports complex has been constructed in place of the old tennis courts. The Music and Drama wing of the school was renovated in Spring 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Court Fields Website |url=https://www.courtfields.net/ |publisher=Court Fields School |access-date=1 January 2024}}</ref>


In January 2013, the school was placed into [[special measures]] by [[Ofsted]],<ref>{{cite news | newspaper= Somerset County Gazette | url = http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/10164450.Court_Fields_Community_School_in_Wellington_rated__inadequate__by_OFSTED/ | title= Court Fields Community School in Wellington rated 'inadequate' by OFSTED | date= 16 January 2013 |first =Michael |last= Marsh |access-date=10 February 2013}}</ref> following an inspection in November 2012 that rated the school as inadequate on a four-point scale of outstanding, good, satisfactory and inadequate. In 2016 it was rated as requiring improvement.<ref>{{cite web|title=Court Fields School Inspectiuon 2016|url=https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2635599/urn/140416.pdf|publisher=Ofsted|access-date=28 December 2017}}{{Dead link|date=July 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
In January 2013, the school was placed into [[special measures]] by [[Ofsted]],<ref>{{cite news | newspaper= Somerset County Gazette | url = http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/10164450.Court_Fields_Community_School_in_Wellington_rated__inadequate__by_OFSTED/ | title= Court Fields Community School in Wellington rated 'inadequate' by OFSTED | date= 16 January 2013 |first =Michael |last= Marsh |access-date=10 February 2013}}</ref> following an inspection in November 2012 that rated the school as inadequate on a four-point scale of outstanding, good, satisfactory and inadequate. In 2016 it was rated as requiring improvement.<ref>{{cite web|title=Court Fields School Inspectiuon 2016|url=https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2635599/urn/140416.pdf|publisher=Ofsted|access-date=28 December 2017}}{{Dead link|date=July 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


The school became a Sponsored Academy from January 2014 in partnership with [[The Castle School (Taunton)|the Castle School, Taunton]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Marsh|first=Michael|title=Exciting era for new academy at Court Fields School in Wellington|url=http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/10608550.Exciting_era_for_new_academy_at_Court_Fields_School_in_Wellington/|access-date=12 January 2014|newspaper=Somerset County Gazette|date=14 August 2013}}</ref>
The school became a [[Academy (English school)|Sponsored Academy]] from January 2014 in partnership with [[The Castle School (Taunton)|the Castle School, Taunton]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Marsh|first=Michael|title=Exciting era for new academy at Court Fields School in Wellington|url=http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/10608550.Exciting_era_for_new_academy_at_Court_Fields_School_in_Wellington/|access-date=12 January 2014|newspaper=Somerset County Gazette|date=14 August 2013}}</ref> Until September 2023 when the school become a member of the [[Blackdown Education partnership]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-11 |title=Blackdown Education Partnership - BEP |url=https://www.bep.ac/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Blackdown Education Partnership |language=en-GB}}</ref>


==Notable former pupils==
==Notable former pupils==

At the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] a former pupil [[Edward Ling]] won a bronze medal in [[Trap shooting]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Somerset shooter Ed Ling, from Wellington, wins a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Rio |url=http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/14670304.Wellington_s_Ed_Ling_dedicates_Olympic_bronze_medal_success_to_his_family/ |work=Somerset County Gazette |date=9 August 2016}}</ref> Another former pupil [[Tom Nichols (footballer)|Tom Nichols]] is a professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]] for [[Bristol Rovers F.C.|Bristol Rovers]] in [[EFL League One|League One]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2017/july/tomnicholssigns/|title=Rovers Sign Striker Tom Nichols|access-date=2017-07-17|language=en-gb}}</ref> Another former pupil is [[Paul Williams (bishop)|Paul Williams]] the [[Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham]].
* [[Edward Ling]], sport shooter
* [[Tom Nichols (footballer)|Tom Nichols]], professional [[Association football|footballer]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2017/july/tomnicholssigns/|title=Rovers Sign Striker Tom Nichols|access-date=2017-07-17|language=en-gb}}</ref>
* [[Paul Williams (bishop)|Paul Williams]] current [[Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham]]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 21:09, 7 January 2025

Court Fields School
Address
Map
Mantle Street

Wellington, Somerset
,
TA21 8SW

England
Coordinates50°58′37″N 3°14′10″W / 50.9769°N 3.236°W / 50.9769; -3.236
Information
TypeAcademy
Motto Achieve | Belong | Participate
Department for Education URN140416 Tables
Head teacherPolly Matthews
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 16
Number of pupilsOver 800[1]
HousesBlackdown, Monument, Duke[2]
Colour(s)Black and white
Websitewww.courtfields.net

Court Fields School is located in Wellington, Somerset, England. The school teaches over 800 pupils from 11 to 16, and does not contain a sixth form.[3][4]

History

[edit]

Since 2005, major developments have occurred. A new block was built for the teaching of Humanities and a sports complex has been constructed in place of the old tennis courts. The Music and Drama wing of the school was renovated in Spring 2019.[5]

In January 2013, the school was placed into special measures by Ofsted,[6] following an inspection in November 2012 that rated the school as inadequate on a four-point scale of outstanding, good, satisfactory and inadequate. In 2016 it was rated as requiring improvement.[7]

The school became a Sponsored Academy from January 2014 in partnership with the Castle School, Taunton.[8] Until September 2023 when the school become a member of the Blackdown Education partnership.[9]

Notable former pupils

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Prospectus" (PDF). Court Fields School. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  2. ^ "House System". Court Fields School. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Court Fields Community School". Department for Education. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Court Fields School". Ofsted. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Court Fields Website". Court Fields School. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  6. ^ Marsh, Michael (16 January 2013). "Court Fields Community School in Wellington rated 'inadequate' by OFSTED". Somerset County Gazette. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  7. ^ "Court Fields School Inspectiuon 2016" (PDF). Ofsted. Retrieved 28 December 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ Marsh, Michael (14 August 2013). "Exciting era for new academy at Court Fields School in Wellington". Somerset County Gazette. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  9. ^ "Blackdown Education Partnership - BEP". Blackdown Education Partnership. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Rovers Sign Striker Tom Nichols". Retrieved 17 July 2017.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Court_Fields_School&oldid=1268026068"