Wells Cathedral School

A other independent school school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wells Cathedral School.

Wells, BA52ST Age 2-19 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
15 The Liberty
Wells, BA52ST

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123916
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Capacity
800 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
780
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (6 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
780 pupils
2-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Music (GCE A level)
(35 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
(22 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
(9 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
(11 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Esto Quod Es (Be What You Are)"

Esto Quod Es (Be What You Are)

Christian Tradition; weekly services in Wells Cathedral for the whole Senior School; school chaplain; major Christian festivals in the cathedral.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Master Alastair Tighe emphasizes Wells Cathedral School as an inclusive, values-driven school offering a holistic education with opportunities to explore passions, supported by strong pastoral care.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Hockey Badminton Cricket Rugby Swimming

Facilities

Cedars Hall (arts centre) Swimming pool The Liberty site at Wells Cathedral School (location)

Curriculum Highlights

Specialist Music Programme Chorister Programme Football Specialism in association with Chelsea FC Specialist Maths Programme Sports Scholars Programme Outdoor Learning Duke of Edinburgh Awards Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Numerous extra-curricular opportunities (40+)

Wraparound Care

Little Wellies Nursery offers wraparound care; open 8:00am–6:00pm, 50 weeks of the year.

SEND Provision

The school provides holistic education with a SEN team led by Heads of Learning Support across Senior, Prep and Pre-Prep; information on SEN policy is available; commitment to inclusive education and equal opportunity.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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