Wells Cathedral School
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
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Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
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Fee evidence
ISC boarding fees/term (excl VAT): £8,860 to £14,329 -> £26,580/yr (x3)
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Entry requirements
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 86 | 29.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 93 | 29.0 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 94 | 26.4 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 95 | 32.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8 |
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School information
| URN | 123916 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Alastair Tighe |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | BA5 2ST |
| Latest pupils | 86 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST
https://wells.cathedral.schoolView local authority page1749834200| DfE number | 6029 |
| UKPRN | 10008588 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1955 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |