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The Blue School

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The Blue School

Kennion Road, Wells, BA5 2NR

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
1,357
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.9%
Attainment 8
49.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.3%
Basics 9-5
50.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
32.2%
EBacc APS
4.35
EBacc 9-5
18.0%
EBacc 9-4
21.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.16
A*-A Grades
30.1%
A*-B Grades
53.3%
AAB+ %
22.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 113 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Blue School

The Blue School is a secondary school in Wells, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.7. The school has around 1,357 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Kennion Road, Wells, BA5 2NR | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Blue School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Blue School

What is The Blue School's Ofsted rating?
The Blue School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The Blue School's latest exam results?
The Blue School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Blue School located?
The Blue School is a secondary school in Wells, Somerset (BA5 2NR).
How many pupils attend The Blue School?
The Blue School has around 1,357 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Blue School with other schools?
View The Blue School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Somerset.