Wells Cathedral School

Who we are

Wells is a school where people are able to discover themselves and then to be themselves to the very best of their abilities.

Our visitors comment on the amount that our pupils expect to achieve in very busy lives whilst also succeeding in acquiring composure and confidence. A mixture of structure and freedom prevails, from Junior School through to Sixth Form, offering an excellent preparation for further education or future careers.

An emphasis on pastoral care prevails throughout the school, from the very early years when children first learn to socialise, through to the Sixth Form where students enjoy a sense of freedom and support.  

The link with Wells Cathedral bestows upon the school an ethos where work, study and spirituality are combined in a creative mix that runs in harmony with the whole school family. The school chaplain looks after the overall spiritual life of the school and is available to everyone in the community. There are weekly services in Wells Cathedral for the whole senior school and a Sunday evening service for boarders. Sometimes the whole school gathers together in the cathedral for major services.

Pupils are inspired to live with integrity and social responsibility, upholding our Christian tradition. Wells is a school where pupils are shown the way to live well and happily.