Court Fields School vs Kingsmead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 8.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Court Fields School
Wellington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
861 students
Kingsmead Academy
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
| Measure | Court Fields School Wellington, South West | Kingsmead Academy Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #219 of 402 | #190 of 402 |
| National rank | #2132 of 4,090 | #1927 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 861 | 892 |
| Pupils on roll | 861 | 892 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.1% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.3% | 39.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68% | 62.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wellington | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.courtfields.net/ | kingsmeadacademy.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsmead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 46.6).
- •Kingsmead Academy is the larger school with 892 students compared with 861.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Court Fields School better than Kingsmead Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsmead Academy ranks higher (51.0 vs 46.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Court Fields School and Kingsmead Academy?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Wellington and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Court Fields School: 861. Kingsmead Academy: 892. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Court Fields School and Kingsmead Academy rank in South West?
Court Fields School is 219th of 402 and Kingsmead Academy is 190th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).