How many pupils does Wells Cathedral School have?

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

How does Wells Cathedral School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wells Cathedral School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.2 in 2025/26.

Where is Wells Cathedral School?

Wells Cathedral School is located at 15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST.

Wells Cathedral School

15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

28.2

Attainment 8

2–19

Ages

734

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Wells Cathedral School

Wells Cathedral School is an independent school in Wells, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 734 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.2 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 734 / 800 (92%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.5%

SEN support

31.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

71 students

16.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: 15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST
Phone: 01749834200
Headteacher: Alastair Tighe
Website: https://wells.cathedral.school

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wells Cathedral School?: Wells Cathedral School is an independent school in Wells, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Wells Cathedral School have?: Wells Cathedral School has 734 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Wells Cathedral School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Wells Cathedral School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.2 in 2025/26.
Where is Wells Cathedral School?: Wells Cathedral School is located at 15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST.

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