Wells Cathedral School

Wells Cathedral School is a non-selective independent school for boys and girls. 40% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £407,478. Over a 12 month period, 688 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

40%

Mathematics

47%

> Entries

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30

Biology

23%

Chemistry

44%

Physics

30%

Mathematics Further

13%

Psychology

6%

English Literature

30%

Business Studies Single

0%

Economics

0%

Religious Studies

25%

Drama and Theatre Studies

50%

Music

58%

Music Technology

45%

Spanish

0%

Geology

43%

History of Art

13%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

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Physics

88%

Chemistry

94%

Biology

76%

Science: Double Award

41%

Geography

60%

Additional Mathematics

55%

Music

81%

Drama and Theatre Studies

33%

Physical Education Sports Studies

33%

Business Studies: Single

29%

Art and Design Fine Art

44%

Art and Design Photography

71%

Media Film Tv Studies

33%

Classical Civilisation

45%

Key Stage 2 - Pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

688

Anti-social behaviour

104

Violence and sexual offences

186

Vehicle crime

8

Shoplifting

156

Burglary

26

Criminal damage and arson

43

Public order

87

Robbery

21

Theft from the person

3

Other theft

34

Drugs

6

Bicycle theft

4

Other crime

8

Possession of weapons

2

Headteacher: Mr Alastair Tighe

Local Authority: Somerset

Telephone: 01749834200

Website: wells.cathedral.school

Address: 15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST

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