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Wells Cathedral School
Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST
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School Information
"An inspiring education in a musically alive and beautiful environment as a brilliant foundation for life". 700+ girls and boys from 3-18, boarders or day; 40 Wells Cathedral choristers; 300 pupils with music at the centre of life. Unique among UK specialist music schools - it's part of a real school; huge opportunities academically, socially, in sport and the performing arts.
General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
749 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
5549 - 7643 |
| Day (£): |
1788 - 4573 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
CEE, Test, Interview, Report, Assessment, Exam results |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Choral scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Clergy discounts, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Science/Technology scholarships, Design scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
9 - 19 |
9 - 19 |
3 - 18 |
3 - 18 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
95 |
120 |
285 |
249 |
97 |
99 |
Subjects taught
Art, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Studies, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, Electronics, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, German, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Other Subjects, Physical Education, Physics, Product Design, Psychology, Religious Studies, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, Astroturf, Athletics track, Chapel, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Cricket nets, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Language Centre, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Performing Arts Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Swimming Pool (open air), Tennis Courts
Activities
Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Bridge, CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Community Service, Computing/IT, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Electronics, Film/Video Club, Forum Debating, Life Saving/First Aid, Mandarin, Maths Puzzle Club, Model United Nations, Natural History, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Pottery, Practical Engineering, Riding, Student Magazine, Ten Tours, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Understanding Industry, Year book, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Tennis
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Church of England |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Halal, Kosher, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
95680 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
7223 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
933 / 6029 |