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Wells Cathedral Prep School
Wells Cathedral Prep School
Wells Cathedral Prep School
Wells Cathedral Prep School
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Wells Cathedral Prep School
Wells
138 pupils, ages 7-11
Mixed
Day and Boarding

Wells Cathedral Prep School

For one of the oldest educational establishments in the world (founded in 909), Wells Cathedral School has a decidedly modern motto: Esto Quod Est (Be What You Are). This co-ed day and boarding all-through school is very well set up for getting the best out of every pupil, and it’s clear that the prep school – which shares the same site as its senior sibling – takes this warm, accepting attitude seriously. In the heart of medieval Wells, the smallest city in England (after the City of London). The school buildings are a mix of medieval, Georgian and modern, blending in w...
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School Updates

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  • Wells Cathedral School musicians celebrate national recognition

    A large number of musicians will be representing Wells Cathedral School in national-level ensembles and choirs this year, both in the UK and beyond.
    Wells Cathedral School musicians celebrate national recognition
  • Wells Cathedral Pre-Prep is Highly Commended at ISOTY 2022

    Wells Cathedral School is delighted to have been Highly Commended in the Independent Pre-Prep School of the Year category of the Independent School of the Year Awards 2022.
    Wells Cathedral Pre-Prep is Highly Commended at ISOTY 2022
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Essentials

Address
Jocelyn House, The Liberty, Wells, Somerset BA5 2ST

Contact
office@wells.cathedral.school
01749 834 200

Website
wells.cathedral.school/prep-school/

ISI Report

Fees

Term Dates


Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days Register for open Day

'Be a mathematician for a day' Yrs 5 & 6
17 June 2023
'Be a chorister for a day' Yrs 5 & 6
16 September 2023
Autumn Open Morning - Whole School 10am
07 October 2023
'Be a specialist musician for a day' 10-16yrs
04 November 2023
Scholarships Online Q&A session 10am
11 November 2023


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