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Wells Cathedral School
Wells

582 pupils, ages 11-18

Mixed

Day and Boarding

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Wells Cathedral 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 well set up for getting the best out of every pupil, regardless of their talents. It’s also one of only four specialist music schools in England, and the only one to operate within the broader context of a traditional school. In the heart of medieval Wells, the smallest city in England (after the City of London). The school buildings are a mix of medieval, G...

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Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Year 7	£7,231
Year 8	£7,231
Year 9	£7,480
Year 10	£7,480
Year 11	£7,480
Year 12	£8,186
Year 13	£8,186

Boarding fees per term

Year 7	£12,065
Year 8	£12,065
Year 9	£12,529
Year 10	£12,529
Year 11	£12,529
Year 12	£13,343
Year 13	£13,343

Bursary contact:
Bursar Robert McCartney
r.mccartney@wells.cathedral.school

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Co-ordinator: Mark Dignum m.dignum@wells.cathedral.school
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School Updates

Wells Cathedral School’s Head of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics nominated
Mr Poxon, has been nominated onto the National Council of the Independent Schools Religious Studies Association (ISRSA).

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Ralf is selected for Bristol Bears U18s Academy
Congratulations to Ralf Warner (Year 11) who has been selected to be part of the Bristol Bears U18s Academy.

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Luke leads National Youth Orchestra of Wales
Congratulations to Luke Doyle (Lower Sixth) who was appointed Leader of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales during the Easter holiday. Luke is one of the youngest leaders ever!

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Wells’ Choristers celebrate Shrove Tuesday!
The Choristers joyfully took part in their annual pancake race along Vicars’ Close on Shrove Tuesday.

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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.

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Wells Cathedral School pupil selected for England Hockey U18’s
Wells Cathedral School Upper Sixth pupil, Oskar Edwards, has been selected into the U18 England Hockey Squad.

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Wonderful GCSE results for Wells Pupils

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Wells Pupils celebrate Superb A Level Results

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See Wells Cathedral School in our All-through Schools Guide.

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See Wells Cathedral School in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.

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Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at Wells Cathedral School

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10 Questions with Alastair Tighe, headmaster of Wells Cathedral School

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Wells wins prestigious national cricketing award
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Wells Cathedral School has been chosen as the national winner of the enormously prestigious Forty Club Award.

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WATCH: Senior School Virtual Tour

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Wells Cathedral School is
linked with:

Little Wellies Nursery at Wells Cathedral School Wells

Wells Cathedral Prep School Wells

Essentials

Address
15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset BA5 2ST

Contact
office@wells.cathedral.school
01749 834200

Website
wells.cathedral.school/

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Open Days

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'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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