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Wells Cathedral School
15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST, Somerset
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
734
Capacity
800
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With limited published data, the school currently shows no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level, which may raise concerns for potential parents. However, it is essential to consider the broader educational environment and other offerings available for students aged 2-19. Parents should weigh these academic statistics alongside any extracurricular opportunities and the overall ethos of the school.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 29.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.21254, -2.64354 · BA5 2ST
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123916
School typeOther independent school
Websitewells.cathedral.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Wells Cathedral School rated by Ofsted?
Wells Cathedral School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Wells Cathedral School a good school?
Wells Cathedral School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wells Cathedral School in GCSEs?
Wells Cathedral School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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