The Blue School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Wells, BA5 2NR
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 35% in England
6 of 27 in Somerset
Pupils
1,362
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
10.1%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.2 | 48.0 | 49.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 46% | 51% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 48% | 50% | 58% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 | 0.19 | — |
71% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Dunstan's School · 4.9 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- Whitstone · 5.1 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- Crispin School Academy · 6.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
- The Kings of Wessex Academy · 6.9 mi · No rating · Top 31% in England
- Somervale Secondary School · 8.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
- Norton Hill Academy · 8.9 mi · Not judged · Top 25% in England
The neighbourhood
The Blue School is in Wells Town (typical home £315,000, crime high).
What is The Blue School's Ofsted rating?
The Blue School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Blue School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Blue School is in the top 35% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.