WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED
Registration #310212 · Registered
https://wells.cathedral.schoolr.mccartney@wells-cathedral-school.com
THE BURSARY WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL BA5 2SX
The education and care of c.700 boys and girls from ages 3-18, including the choristers of the cathedral church of St Andrews in Wells. The school is also one of the four government supported specialist music schools in the country and advanced musical training is provided for about a third of its pupils.
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About WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED
WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 310212). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED reported a total income of £19,080,000 and total expenditure of £20,071,000, a spending ratio of 105% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED describes its activities as follows: The education and care of c.700 boys and girls from ages 3-18, including the choristers of the cathedral church of St Andrews in Wells. The school is also one of the four government supported specialist music schools in the country and advanced musical training is provided for about a third of its pupils. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 105.2% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £19,080,000 | £20,071,000 | 105% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026