Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School
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Wells Cathedral School Wells, Somerset Visit
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Wells Cathedral School
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582 pupils, ages 11-18
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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 school is well set up for getting the best out of every pupil, regardless of their talents. While often compared to four other music specialist schools in the UK, Wells Cathedral School has a very different modus operandi. It’s the only one that is set within a traditional school environment and, perhaps more crucially, it offers an all-through, all-round education in addition to deliv...
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  • Wells Cathedral Chorister wins Choir Schools' Association Chorister Composer 2024

    Wells Cathedral School is delighted to share that Zino (Year 9) is the Choir Schools’ Association (CSA) Chorister Composer of 2024, having won the up to 14 age category of the Composition Competition in memory of Sir David Willcocks.
    Wells Cathedral Chorister wins Choir Schools' Association Chorister Composer 2024
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  • HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh attends fundraising concert

    HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron of the Wells Cathedral Choristers Trust attended a fundraising concert in aid of Drakensberg Boys Choir, based in South Africa supported by Wells Cathedral School.
    HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh attends fundraising concert
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  • GCSE Results

    Continuing on from the success of this year’s A-level results, Wells Cathedral School is thrilled to announce another excellent year of GCSE achievements across a wide range of subjects.
    GCSE Results
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  • Excellent A Level Results at Wells Cathedral School

    Wells Cathedral School is delighted to announce another year of excellent A level results, with our pupils achieving outstanding outcomes across a variety of subjects. These results are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the pupils, as well as the unwavering support and guidance from our teaching staff.
    Excellent A Level Results at Wells Cathedral School
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  • Wells Cathedral School Dance Pupil’s Dream Comes True

    Wells Cathedral School is thrilled to announce that Upper Sixth pupil Alfie has received a place at the globally renowned, prestigious Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance to train professionally on their BA (hons) degree course. He will join them in London in September 2024.
    Wells Cathedral School Dance Pupil’s Dream Comes True
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  • Wells Cathedral School named one of the 10 most picturesque cricket grounds in Britain.

    The list, compiled by Chief Cricket Writer Scyld Berry, was recently published in The Telegraph. The 10 are a personal choice of his and currently not used for first-class cricket, which makes Arundel, Cheltenham, Chesterfield and Worcester ineligible.
    Wells Cathedral School named one of the 10 most picturesque cricket grounds in Britain.
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  • BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2023

    We are absolutely delighted to announce that Year 8 pupil Belinda Gifford-Guy has won the 2023 BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition (Junior category).
    BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2023
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  • Calling all budding musicians!

    If you’d like to develop your music skills with world-class tutors in a nurturing and inspiring location, look no further than Wells Cathedral School who are offering both Easter and Summer music courses in 2024.
    Calling all budding musicians!
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  • Wells Cathedral School receives prestigious Wellbeing Award

    Wells Cathedral School is delighted to announce they have received Optimus Education’s prestigious Wellbeing Award.
    Wells Cathedral School receives prestigious Wellbeing Award
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  • Wells Cathedral School partners with Bath Rugby

    Wells Cathedral School is delighted to announce that it has partnered with Premiership Rugby Union side Bath Rugby as part of their Schools Partnership Programme.
    Wells Cathedral School partners with Bath Rugby
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  • Laetitia Stott joins Wells Cathedral School

    We are delighted to announce Laetitia Stott as the new Head of Music Performance.
    Laetitia Stott joins Wells Cathedral School
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  • Celebrating an ‘Excellent’ ISI Report

    Wells Cathedral School is delighted to announce the publication of the latest report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
    Celebrating an ‘Excellent’ ISI Report
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  • 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).
    Wells Cathedral School’s Head of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics nominated
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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.
    Ralf is selected for 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!
    Luke leads National Youth Orchestra of Wales
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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.
    Wells’ Choristers celebrate Shrove Tuesday!
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  • See Wells Cathedral School in our All-through Schools Guide.

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

    See Wells Cathedral School in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide.
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  • 10 Questions with Alastair Tighe, headmaster of Wells Cathedral School

    10 Questions with Alastair Tighe, headmaster of Wells Cathedral School
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  • WATCH: Senior School Virtual Tour

    WATCH: Senior School Virtual Tour
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15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset BA5 2ST

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office@wells.cathedral.school
01749 834200

Website
wells.cathedral.school/

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