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Wells Cathedral School

Tracing its history back to 909AD, Wells Cathedral School one of the oldest schools in the world! Over 1,100 years later, the school has a unique status as an all-round school providing academic and co-curricular excellence, with a music specialist school embedded within it.

All of the boarding houses at Wells are beautiful medieval and 18th century buildings with lovely British gardens, stimulating communal areas and cosy rooms, in which each student has their own space. Whilst each of the houses is gifted with quirky and unique qualities befitting historic houses, they also have all the modern conveniences a boarder would expect – including Wi-Fi!

Highlights

Capacity:

140 students

Facilities:

  • Swimming pool

  • State of the art sports facilities

  • Dining hall

  • Theatre

Accommodation:

Residential

Bedroom options:

Single, twin and shared

Bathroom facilities:

Shared or en-suite

Age range:

7 – 18 years

Closest Airport:

Bristol (30 minutes)

Staff to student ratio:

1:6

Programmes at Wells Cathedral School

Included Excursions

The Cathedral City of Wells

Wells is a charming city located in the county of Somerset, in the southwest of England. It is known for its historic cathedral, picturesque streets, and beautiful surroundings. The school is embedded within the town and offers plenty of opportunities to explore the city.

Meal times at Wells Cathedral

At our buffet, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of cuisine from around the world. Our talented chefs draw inspiration from a variety of cultures and cuisines to create delicious and satisfying meals that will keep you fuelled throughout the day.

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