About the school
Wells Cathedral School is an independent day and boarding school in Wells, Somerset, with Senior School for Years 7-11 and a Sixth Form. The school says pupils can enter at any year group and that applications are accepted year-round when space permits.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | £150 non-refundable registration fee for UK applicants. |
📅 Open days: Open events listed include an Advent Term Open Morning: ages 2–18 on 14 November 2026, plus specialist events such as Be a Mathematician for a Day on 7 November 2026 and Sixth Form Information Morning on 3 October 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Wells Cathedral School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school states that it accepts UK and overseas applicants via separate registration forms. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The school states that it accepts applications year-round for entrance when space permits. Open events listed include Be a Mathematician for a Day on 2026-11-07 and an all-ages Open Morning on 2026-11-14.
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