Wells Cathedral School

Wells Cathedral School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2–18, offering a distinctive blend of academic ambition, specialist pathways, and exceptional pastoral care. Founded in AD 909, we are one of the oldest schools in Europe — yet our outlook is firmly modern, innovative, and globally minded. We deliver a truly holistic education with a proven track record of academic excellence and progression to leading universities, conservatoires, and professional pathways. Pupils benefit from over 40 co-curricular options, specialist Mathematics, a thriving creative arts programme, and nationally recognised performance opportunities. Wells is best known for its world-class Specialist Music programme and renowned Chorister training, and the School has recently expanded its specialist offer with a world class Football Specialism in association with Chelsea FC, alongside continued success across sport with multiple county and national representatives.

We were named Independent School of the Year for Performing Arts (2022) and received an Inventive Sports Programme Award (2023). Our values — Creativity, Aspiration, Responsibility and Endeavour (“CARE”) — guide every pupil, underpinned by our ancient motto 'Be What You Are'. Wells Cathedral School is a place where every pupil is known, stretched, supported, and inspired — a school that prepares young people not just for further study, but for a purposeful, successful future.

Sons and daughters of members of the British Armed Forces qualify for a 15% discount off fees.