Open to pupils ages 6-9 years to experience a day in the life of a chorister. The day includes singing games, learning about the cathedral and finding out what a chorister really does. Refreshments are provided for the children and parents are invited to have afternoon tea before the Evensong service.
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New headmaster appointed at Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School has announced the appointment of a new headmaster, with Mr James Davies set to take up the role in September 2026. He joins from Halliford School, where he has served as headmaster since 2017, overseeing a period of growth and securing a ‘Significant Strength’ recognition in its most recent inspection for pupil...
Be a mathematician for a day at Wells Cathedral School
Open to pupils currently in Years 5 and 6 offering a taste of life as a specialist mathematician. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities similar to those they would experience as part of the Specialist Mathematics scheme, after which recommendationa are made about next steps and suitability for the enrichment programme.
Excellence across the board: Wells Cathedral School pupils shine in GCSEs
Following on from their strong A-level results last week, pupils at Wells Cathedral School are celebrating another year of excellent GCSE success. Almost half of pupils secured top grades 9–7, with 15% attaining the coveted grade 9 – a noticeable increase on last year’s results. Nearly a third of pupils achieved grades 9–8, while more...
Wells Cathedral Chorister wins Choir Schools’ Association Chorister Composer 2024
Wells Cathedral School is delighted to share that Zino (Year 9) is the Choir Schools’ Association (CSA) Chorister Composer of 2024, having won the up to 14 age category of the Composition Competition in memory of Sir David Willcocks. The CSA Chorister Composition Competition is a prestigious annual contest that invites young composers at choir schools and...
The Duchess of Edinburgh attends Wells Cathedral School fundraising concert
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Patron of the Wells Cathedral Choristers Trust attended a fundraising concert in aid of Drakensberg Boys Choir, based in South Africa, supported by Wells Cathedral School. HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Wells Cathedral in her capacity as Patron of Wells Cathedral Choristers Trust. A fundraising concert was performed by...
Wells Cathedral School announce an excellent year of GCSE results
Continuing on from the success of this year’s A-Level results, Wells Cathedral School is thrilled to announce another excellent year of GCSE achievements across a wide range of subjects. Impressively, just under half of its pupils secured the top grades 7-9, with an equally impressive 12% attaining the very top grade of 9, and nearly...
Excellent A-Level results at Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School is delighted to announce another year of excellent A-Level results, with its pupils achieving outstanding outcomes across a variety of subjects. Pupils have been celebrating their success across a range of subjects, from sciences and the humanities to the creative arts. Among many highlights were 100% of Photography pupils gaining an A*...
King Charles III retains Patronage of Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School has announced that His Majesty King Charles III will remain the Patron of the school. The King made this announcement following a major review of more than 1,000 royal patronages and charity presidencies. Buckingham Palace undertook the review following the King’s accession in September 2022. Although he has had to relinquish hundreds...
National and league netball success for Wells Cathedral School students
Seven students from Wells Cathedral School are developing their netball in the England performance pathway, with two representing their countries. Three pupils have been selected into one of Team Bath Netball’s regional hubs. The girls are training weekly with other Team Bath athletes and developing their skills and understanding, in the hope to represent Bath at NPL (National Performance League) standard...
Wells Cathedral School pupil wins BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2023
Wells Cathedral School is absolutely delighted to announce that Year 8 pupil Belinda Gifford-Guy has won the 2023 BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition (Junior category). The final of this enormously prestigious competition – run by Songs of Praise and BBC Radio 2 – was held in Manchester and broadcast on BBC TV on...
Early bird booking discounts available for Wells Cathedral School 2024 music courses
Budding musicians are being offering the chance to develop their music skills with world-class tutors in a nurturing and inspiring location, as Wells Cathedral School offers its Easter and Summer music courses for 2024. Wells Cathedral School’s reputation as a leading specialist music school does not let up in the holidays. The school has continued...
Wells Cathedral School partners with Bath Rugby
Wells Cathedral School has partnered with Premiership Rugby Union side Bath Rugby as part of its Schools Partnership Programme. Lasting for the 2023/24 rugby season, the partnership opens up huge potential opportunities for the school, its pupils and wider community. The school’s rugby teams will benefit hugely, receiving top flight coaching from the Bath Rugby...
Be a specialist musician for the day at Wells Cathedral School
If music is your passion, see what life is like for a Specialist Musician at Wells, the only UK school that offers a government-recognised specialist music programme within an all-round school. You will find out what it really means to focus on your music and gain a proper insight from our pupils. Ideally suited...
Wells Cathedral School Open Morning
With an introduction from Headmaster, James Davies, tour of the School led by Sixth form pupils, and the opportunity to meet key staff and current pupils. Please register online or email to email hidden; JavaScript is required to arrange an alternative date.