The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.7
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 227 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,357
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 17.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE BLUE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Mark Woodlock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kennion Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Blue School a selective school?
No. The Blue School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Blue School's Ofsted rating?
The Blue School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Blue School?
The Blue School currently has 1,357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Blue School take?
The Blue School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Blue School?
The Blue School is in Wells, BA5 2NR, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Blue School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Blue School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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