Best Faith Schools in Wells
7 faith schools found
Key Facts
- There are 7 faith schools in Wells, accounting for 38.9% of all schools in the area, which is significantly higher than the national average of 13.4%.
- Faith schools in Wells have a strong Ofsted record, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 3 inspected.
- The 7 faith schools in Wells educate 2,511 pupils, with 12.6% eligible for free school meals and 8.0% having English as an additional language, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.17.
- Faith schools in Wells perform well academically, with 67.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, and achieving a Progress 8 score of 0.19 and Attainment 8 score of 41.33 at KS4.
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
The Blue School
Ofsted
Good
Wells, BA5 2NR
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.19
Attainment 848.0
Eng+Maths68%
Pupils1,357
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 18 faith schools in Wells, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wells | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.19 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 27% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,736 | £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.