Wells Cathedral School
URN: 123916 • Wells BA5 2ST
Overview
- Name
- Wells Cathedral School
- URN
- 123916
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alastair Tighe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01749834200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 15 The Liberty, Wells BA5 2ST
Summary
Wells Cathedral School is an independent mixed school located in Wells, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 734 pupils and a capacity of 800. The school offers a unique blend of academic and musical education, with 64% of students participating in a specialist music programme. The curriculum is designed to balance traditional academic subjects with creative pursuits, fostering a holistic approach to education.
The school is closely affiliated with Wells Cathedral, integrating spirituality into daily life through regular services and community gatherings. This Christian tradition underpins the school's ethos, promoting values of integrity and social responsibility among pupils. The school chaplain plays a vital role in supporting the spiritual well-being of the entire school community.
Wells Cathedral School is committed to providing tailored support for all students, including those with special educational needs. The school actively collaborates with parents to ensure each child thrives, and it employs a comprehensive digital citizenship programme to equip pupils for the modern world. The recent Independent Inspectorate Report rated the school as “Excellent” in both academic and personal development aspects.
The school is closely affiliated with Wells Cathedral, integrating spirituality into daily life through regular services and community gatherings. This Christian tradition underpins the school's ethos, promoting values of integrity and social responsibility among pupils. The school chaplain plays a vital role in supporting the spiritual well-being of the entire school community.
Wells Cathedral School is committed to providing tailored support for all students, including those with special educational needs. The school actively collaborates with parents to ensure each child thrives, and it employs a comprehensive digital citizenship programme to equip pupils for the modern world. The recent Independent Inspectorate Report rated the school as “Excellent” in both academic and personal development aspects.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Senior School (sen)
- Essentials (sen)
- Activities (sen)
- Assemblies (sen)
- Creative Arts (sen)
- Curriculum and Results (sen)
- Outdoor Education (sen)
- Sport (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Marchant Holliday School (66.1)
- Shapwick School (63.4)
- Dovecote School (62.8)
- Fiveways Special School (62.0)
- Buckland School (60.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 734 | 385 | 349 | 800 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 780 | 399 | 381 | 800 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 764 | 380 | 384 | 800 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 764 | 380 | 384 | 800 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 712 | 361 | 351 | 800 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 731 | 361 | 370 | 800 | 0.00 |
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