Wells - GCSE Results, Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.

GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.9 vs national 43.8)
This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
The school is nearly full at 92% capacity

Performance

DfE published data

Official DfE Results

2024-25 verified

Attainment 8

Average points across 8 GCSE subjects

29.9

13.9 vs national

English & maths (grade 5+)

Strong pass in both core subjects

EBacc entry

Academic subjects including a language

A-Level Average

Mean grade across subjects

B-

A-Level Value Added

Progress vs expected

+0.22

Band 2

Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25

Special Educational Needs

32% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.

Breakdown

With EHCP4

SEN support229

Source: DfE School Census

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent school
Ages: 2–19
Intake: Mixed
Character: Christian

Numbers

Pupils: 734
Capacity: 92%
Admissions: Non-selective

Governance

Local authority: Somerset
Head: Mr Alastair Tighe (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Nursery: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Inspection record

Official links

Inspection source identifiedISI

Independent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.

Location

15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST

Town setting

Google Maps Directions

Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Primary · 440m away

The Blue School

Secondary · 733m away

St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School

Primary · 1.5km away

Horrington Primary School

Primary · 2.6km away

Questions parents ask

Is Wells Cathedral School a selective school?

No. Wells Cathedral School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.

How many pupils attend Wells Cathedral School?

Wells Cathedral School currently has 734 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Wells Cathedral School take?

Wells Cathedral School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.

Where is Wells Cathedral School?

Wells Cathedral School is in Wells, BA5 2ST, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Wells Cathedral School have a sixth form?

Yes, Wells Cathedral School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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