Wells Cathedral School

Wells Cathedral School is a co-educational independent school with a specialist music department, located in Wells, Somerset, England, adjacent to Wells Cathedral. Founded as a cathedral choir school in 909 AD, it is one of the oldest schools in the world. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 and offers GCSE and A-Level qualifications. Wells Cathedral School is one of the UK's four government-supported Music and Dance Scheme schools, hosting approximately 100 specialist music students alongside general students. Music specialists receive intensive training in performance, composition, and musicianship while pursuing a full academic programme. The school is renowned for its choral tradition, with students singing regularly in Wells Cathedral services. The school's facilities include purpose-built music practice rooms, concert halls, recording studios, and a close relationship with the cathedral. Alumni include numerous professional musicians, composers, and performers. Generous means-tested scholarships are available for music students.