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The Blue School

Academy converter · Wells · BA5 2NR

Ages 11–18 · 1,362 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

48.0

Overall absence

10.2%

Admissions demand

0.97 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-07-03

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.19
−20+2
Attainment 848.0
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+68%
EBacc entry26%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.3%
Unauthorised4.0%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,200

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.97 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

195

Places offered

202

1st-preference offers

195

Total preferences (any rank)
238
Preferred offers (top 3)
202
Applications from outside LA
10
Offers to outside-LA applicants
5
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill83%

1,362 pupils · 1,640 places

Pupils on roll
1,362
Boys / girls
715 / 647
School capacity
1,640
Capacity fill
1,362 / 1,640 (83%)
Free school meals
18.6%
FSM pupils
207
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE BLUE SCHOOL
Academy trust
THE BLUE SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mr Mark Woodlock

Location

Address
Kennion Road
Postcode
BA5 2NR
Town
Wells
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Wells, Somerset, 1,362 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18.6%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Open schools in Wells
12
Secondary schools in Wells
1
Academies among open schools in Wells
58% (7)
Open schools in BA5
12
Secondary in BA5
1
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Secondary in Somerset LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Att829.0
    • EM5+0%

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    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 4–11

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    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM24.7%
    • Demand1.13

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM13.0%
    • Demand1.18

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  • Coxley Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM11.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Woodlock
Telephone
01749678799
Website
https://www.theblueschoolwells.co.uk/

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