Best Schools in Wells
18 schools in Wells
Key Facts
- There are 18 schools in Wells, with 66.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, compared to the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Wells have 1,458 pupils, with 49.9% meeting the expected standard at KS2, significantly lower than the national average of 61.0%.
- Secondary schools in Wells have 1,357 pupils, achieving a Progress 8 score of 0.19 and an Attainment 8 score of 48.00, outperforming the national averages.
- In Wells, the pupil-teacher ratio is 21.70 in primary schools and 17.80 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £8,476 and £7,658 respectively.
Top Nurseries in Wells
6 nurseries in Wells
Top Primary Schools in Wells
11 primary schools in Wells
WC
Wells Cathedral School
Wells, BA5 2ST
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils734
P/T Ratio–
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Wells, BA5 2QL
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.3%
Pupils156
P/T Ratio21.7
CC
Croscombe Church of England Primary School
Wells, BA5 3QL
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils40
P/T Ratio20.0
Top Secondary Schools in Wells
1 secondary schools in Wells
Top Independent Schools in Wells
1 independent schools in Wells
Frequently Asked Questions
Wells has 18 schools, including 11 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wells | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 50% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.19 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 25% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,766 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.