St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School vs Wells Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
Wells · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
154 students
Wells Cathedral School
Wells · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
670 students
| Measure | St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School Wells, South West | Wells Cathedral School Wells, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #387 of 1,695 | #362 of 402 |
| National rank | #3872 of 15,697 | #3554 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 154 | 670 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 670 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.1 |
| town | Wells | Wells |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stcuthbertsinfantswells.co.uk | wells.cathedral.school |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.3 vs 19.9).
- •Wells Cathedral School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 154.
- •St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School is a academy school while Wells Cathedral School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School better than Wells Cathedral School?
On the Success Index (England), St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School ranks higher (70.3 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School and Wells Cathedral School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wells and Wells in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School: 154. Wells Cathedral School: 670. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School and Wells Cathedral School rank in South West?
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School is 387th of 1,695 and Wells Cathedral School is 362nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).