Question 1

What schools serve Wells?

Accepted Answer

There are 12 schools in Wells, Somerset — including Coxley Primary School, Priddy Primary School, Wookey Primary School, St Lawrence's CofE Primary School, Wells Cathedral School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Wells?

Accepted Answer

Wells has 10 primary schools and 1 secondary school. There is also 1 other school (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Wells?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Wells, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Wells schools are set by Somerset and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Somerset admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Wells?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Wells are set by Somerset as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Wells

Primary Schools in Wells (10)

Coxley Primary School

Priddy Primary School

Wookey Primary School

St Lawrence's CofE Primary School

St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School

Horrington Primary School

St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Croscombe Church of England Primary School

Stoberry Park School

St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School

Secondary Schools in Wells (1)

The Blue School

Other Schools in Wells (1)

Wells Cathedral School