- Wells Cathedral School, a co-ed day and boarding school in Somerset, is one of five specialist music schools in the UK and one of the best for music in the world. It counts among its alumni Michael Eavis, the founder of Glastonbury Festival.
- It has a world-leading choristry programme and more than 80 orchestras and ensembles. Choirs stage in excess of 200 concerts a year. Pupils win international competitions, lead youth orchestras and take part in international exchange programmes. Beyond music, there are more than 100 extracurricular activities on offer.
- The school’s motto, Esto Quod Es (be what you are), represents its core philosophy, and staff work with parents and carers to identify pupils’ needs. A number of staff are trained in mental health first aid.
- Students can take GCSE music in Year 9 and proceed on to the Wells Specialist Music Certificate.
- Bursaries are available, as are scholarships, fee discounts for siblings and financial assistance for musicians via means-tested government awards.
Results
A-level 2024 rank: 275

Grade
%
A*
13.7
A
20.4
B
29.8
A*/A
34
A*-B
63.9
GCSE 2024 rank: 250

Grade
%
A*/9/8
28.3
A/7
20.6
A*/A/9/8/7
48.9