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Somerset

Wells Cathedral School

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Ages2–19
Pupils670
GenderCo-educational
AttendanceBoarding school
Boy to girl ratio54:46
Religious affiliationChristian
AdmissionsOpen

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2026/27 directory

Annual fees

Year groupDayBoarding
Year 2£16,539VAT unconfirmed—
Year 6£24,888VAT unconfirmed£42,393VAT unconfirmed
Year 8£28,878VAT unconfirmed£48,366VAT unconfirmed
Year 11£31,872VAT unconfirmed£52,224VAT unconfirmed
Year 13£32,691VAT unconfirmed£53,481VAT unconfirmed

Figures are per pupil per year. Check unconfirmed VAT and additional charges with the school. A dash indicates an unpublished fee.

Academic profile

Exam results

Results cover different years; compare the years shown.

GCSE grades 7–9 (2025)
49%
A-level grades A*–A (2024)
34.1%
GCSE local state average
17.9%
Sixth-form local state average
25%
GCSE vs national private average
Above
Sixth form vs national private average
Below
GCSE value for money
Very good
Sixth-form value for money
Very good

On-site facilities

GymTennis courtsCombined Cadet ForceRecording studioClimbing wall