Schools in Wells, South West (2025)
12 schools · 3,223 students · 7 academy, 4 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 154.
Wells, in South West, has 12 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 3,223 students. By level there are 10 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 7 academy, 4 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Wells's schools is 154, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
9 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School (70.3, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by The Blue School (69.0, top 50% of secondary schools nationally), and Stoberry Park School (65.8, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Blue School (1,362 students), Wells Cathedral School (670 students), Stoberry Park School (303 students).
Ranked schools in Wells
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 170St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-SchoolWells · Academy Primary– · 154 students
- 269The Blue SchoolWells · Academy Secondary49.7 Attainment 8 · 1,362 students
- 366Stoberry Park SchoolWells · Academy Primary– · 303 students
- 460St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolWells · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 542Coxley Primary SchoolWells · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 70 students
- 641St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior SchoolWells · Academy Primary– · 170 students
- 734Horrington Primary SchoolWells · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 820Wells Cathedral SchoolWells · Independent All-through29.9 Attainment 8 · 670 students
- 915Wookey Primary SchoolWells · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 93 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Wells · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 70.3 Top 25% | – | 154 |
| 2 | The Blue School Wells · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 69.0 Top 50% | 49.7 Attainment 8 | 1,362 |
| 3 | Stoberry Park School Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 65.8 Top 50% | – | 303 |
| 4 | St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.1 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 5 | Coxley Primary School Wells · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 41.9 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70 |
| 6 | St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School Wells · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | – | 170 |
| 7 | Horrington Primary School Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.1 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 8 | Wells Cathedral School Wells · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 19.9 Lower 50% | 29.9 Attainment 8 | 670 |
| 9 | Wookey Primary School Wells · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 14.9 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93 |
Other schools in Wells
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Wells side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wells?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School is the highest-ranked school in Wells with a Success Index (England) of 70.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Wells?
Wells has 12 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 3,223 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Wells?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Wells is 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.