March 2022
Spring Open Morning
Join us for our Open Morning and see why so many people find Wells such a special place! There will be an introduction from our Head Master Alastair Tighe, a tour of the School, the opportunity to be introduced to key staff and pupils and more. We look forward to welcoming you!
Find out more »January 2023
Scholarship Day (Sport and All-Rounders)
Scholarship Day: Sport and All-RoundersPlease see our scholarship section for our forms and further information. You will need to complete our registration form and scholarship form by 1st December 2022 to be eligible to take part. Our admissions team will contact you nearer the time to give you specific information about the Scholarship Day, which forms the basis of our awards.
Find out more »Scholarship Day (Academic, Art, Drama, Mathematics, General Musicians)
Scholarship Day: Academic, Art, Drama, Mathematics, General Musicians*Please see our scholarship section for our forms and further information. You will need to complete our registration form and scholarship form by 1st December 2022 to be eligible to take part. Our admissions team will contact you nearer the time to give you specific information about the Scholarship Day, which forms the basis of our awards.* Please note that this Scholarship Day is not required for musicians applying for our Specialist Music…
Find out more »February 2023
Music Auditions
We encourage talented young musicians to audition for our specialist music scheme. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for your instrument/voice, a desire to learn and have the commitment and dedication to strive to fulfil your musical potential. Grades and exam results are not essential entry requirements. Successful applicants may be awarded one of two different types of music scholarships: the Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) grant funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and our own Music Scholarships. Please note that…
Find out more »March 2023
Spring Open Morning (ages 2 – 18)
Join us for our Open Morning and see why so many people find Wells such a special place! There will be an introduction from our Head Master Alastair Tighe, a tour of the School, the opportunity to be introduced to key staff and pupils and more. We look forward to welcoming you!Please note that registrations for this event are now closed...
Find out more »Music Auditions
We encourage exceptionally talented young musicians to audition for our specialist music scheme. You will need to demonstrate a passion for your instrument/voice, a desire to learn and have the commitment and dedication to strive to fulfil your musical potential. Grades and exam results are not essential entry requirements. Please note that this event is by invitation only and, due to the number of applicants and the limited number of scholarships available, not all candidates awarded a specialist place will…
Find out more »May 2023
Be a Specialist Musician for a Day
If music is your passion, see what life is like for a Specialist Musician at Wells, the only UK school that offers a government-recognised specialist music programme within an all-round school. You will find out what it really means to focus on your music and gain a proper insight from our pupils. These days are aimed at pupils who have a real passion for music and have already reached a certain level of proficiency (not beginners). They are ideally suited to…
Find out more »Summer Open Morning (ages 2 – 18)
Join us for our Open Morning and see why so many people find Wells such a special place! There will be an introduction from our Head Master Alastair Tighe, a tour of the School, the opportunity to be introduced to key staff and pupils and more. We look forward to welcoming you!
Find out more »June 2023
Be a Mathematician for a Day
Our Summer Be a Specialist for a Mathematician Day event (open to pupils currently in Year 5) offers a taste of life as a specialist mathematician where participants enjoy a variety of activities similar to what they would experience as part of the Specialist Mathematics scheme here at Wells. We would then make a recommendation about next steps based on whether we feel that you would be suitable for this enrichment programme. Please register at least a week in advance…
Find out more »September 2023
Be a Chorister for a Day
If you would like to experience a day in the life of a Chorister, please come along to this fun day, during which children aged 7 – 9 years old are invited to spend a day at Wells Cathedral. The experience includes singing games, learning about the cathedral and finding out what a Chorister really does. Lunch is provided, and at the end of the day the children sing Evensong with the Cathedral Choir. In the afternoon parents can take…
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