Wells Cathedral School
Boarding, Day
Boys & Girls
Nursery & Pre-Prep, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth
Wells Cathedral School is a leading co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2–18, nestled in the heart of Somerset’s historic city of Wells. With over 1,100 years of history and a reputation for nurturing individuality, Wells offers a distinctive blend of academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, and world-class music and specialist programmes.
Wells is one of the UK’s only schools to offer specialist pathways in both music and maths, alongside a broad and enriching curriculum that inspires curiosity and creativity. Pupils also benefit from a vibrant co-curricular programme spanning sport, drama, outdoor learning, and the creative arts.
Small class sizes, exceptional teaching, and a warm, inclusive ethos ensure that each pupil is known, supported, and challenged to thrive. Wells Prep offers full and flexi boarding from age 8, while the Senior School offers full, weekly and flexi boarding options from age 11, with pupils from over 20 countries contributing to the school’s diverse and welcoming community.
As a school rooted in heritage yet future-focused in outlook, Wells prepares pupils not only for exam success, but for purposeful, fulfilling lives. Its alumni include international musicians, Olympic athletes, award-winning academics, and leaders across industries — all shaped by an education that places the whole child at its heart.
Everyone at Wells lives by a shared set of values: Be Kind, Be Curious, Be Individual, Be Brave, and Be You. The school’s commitment to wellbeing, creativity, and character development empowers pupils to leave not just with strong results, but with confidence, compassion, and a sense of who they are.
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Musicians across the School celebrate an extraordinary set of results from a number of Music and Arts Festivals.
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The Liberty
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2ST
United Kingdom
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