Wells primary schools serve this historic cathedral city with 11 schools offering a mix of community and faith-based education. St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School, Stoberry Park School, and St Lawrence's CofE Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. While 63% of local schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 62% nationally, families benefit from small class sizes and strong community connections in this compact city. Science performance is particularly strong, with 84% reaching expected standards versus 82% across England. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Coxley Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Croscombe Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 4/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Horrington Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Priddy Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Stoberry Park School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #4 | St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Information not available |
| N/A | St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Wells Cathedral School | Independent | All-through | 2-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | 9/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 2-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Lawrence's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Wookey Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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