What did Ofsted judge The Blue School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Blue School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Blue School?

The Blue School has 1,362 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Blue School take?

The Blue School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Blue School located?

The Blue School is located in Wells, BA5 2NR, Somerset.

How do I apply to The Blue School?

The Blue School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does The Blue School have a religious character?

Yes — The Blue School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Blue School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.6% of pupils at The Blue School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Blue School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Blue School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Blue School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Blue School?: The Blue School has 1,362 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Blue School take?: The Blue School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Blue School located?: The Blue School is located in Wells, BA5 2NR, Somerset.
How do I apply to The Blue School?: The Blue School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does The Blue School have a religious character?: Yes — The Blue School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Blue School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.6% of pupils at The Blue School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The Blue School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Blue School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Blue School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Blue School?: The Blue School has 1,362 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Blue School take?: The Blue School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Blue School located?: The Blue School is located in Wells, BA5 2NR, Somerset.
How do I apply to The Blue School?: The Blue School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does The Blue School have a religious character?: Yes — The Blue School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Blue School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.6% of pupils at The Blue School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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