Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School is an independent school in Wells for pupils aged 2 to 19. It has a Christian religious character. It has 670 pupils on roll.
A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | 15 The Liberty Wells BA5 2ST |
| Phone | 01749834200 |
| Reference Number | 123916 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 670 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.73%
Girls: 46.27% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.27 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 36.9% of pupils at Wells Cathedral School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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Stoberry Park School
North Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2TJ |
0.19 miles |
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St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Lovers Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2QL |
0.27 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School
Keward Avenue, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TS |
0.86 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
Keward Walk, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TZ |
0.9 miles |
|
Horrington Primary School
West Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3EB |
1.6 miles |
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Coxley Primary School
Harters Hill Lane, Coxley, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1RD |
2.35 miles |
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Wookey Primary School
Wells Road, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LQ |
2.43 miles |
|
Croscombe Church of England Primary School
Long Street, Croscombe, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3QL |
2.73 miles |
|
Priddy Primary School
Priddy, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3BE |
3.55 miles |
|
St Lawrence's CofE Primary School
School Hill, Westbury-sub-Mendip, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1HL |
3.57 miles |
|
Bowlish Infant School
Bowlish, Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5JQ |
3.91 miles |
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Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
Waterloo Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5HE |
4.45 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Paul Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5LA |
4.53 miles |
|
West Pennard Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Blue School
Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR |
0.46 miles |
|
Whitstone
Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5PF |
4.7 miles |
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How many pupils does Wells Cathedral School have?
Wells Cathedral School has 670 pupils on roll.
What age range does Wells Cathedral School cover?
Wells Cathedral School for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Wells Cathedral School?
Wells Cathedral School is at 15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST.