How many pupils does Wells Cathedral School have?

Wells Cathedral School has 734 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Wells Cathedral School?

The headteacher of Wells Cathedral School is Alastair Tighe.

What type of school is Wells Cathedral School?

Wells Cathedral School is a Other independent school with a Not applicable phase of education.

Which local authority is Wells Cathedral School in?

Wells Cathedral School is in the Somerset local authority area.

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Wells Cathedral School

15 The Liberty, Somerset, BA5 2ST

734

Pupils

1 January 1955

Opened

About this school

Wells Cathedral School is an Other independent school serving not applicable age pupils, located in Somerset, Somerset. The school has 734 pupils enrolled. The Headteacher is Alastair Tighe. The school is administered by Somerset local authority. The school has a Christian religious character. It opened in 1 January 1955.

School details

Headteacher: Alastair Tighe
Local authority: Somerset
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Christian
URN: 123916

Contact

01749834200 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Wells Cathedral School are handled by the school or the local authority (Somerset). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

GCSE Performance (Key Stage 4)

29.9

Attainment 8 · 2024-25

Grade 5+ in English & maths · 2024-25

Grade 4+ in English & maths · 2024-25

2.65

EBacc average point score · 2024-25

Entering the EBacc · 2024-25

Attainment 8 is the school's average GCSE score across eight key subjects — higher is better.
Grade 5+ / 4+ in English & maths is the share of pupils achieving at least a strong pass (5) or a standard pass (4) in both subjects.
EBacc covers the English Baccalaureate subject mix: English, maths, sciences, a language, and history or geography.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →