Wells Cathedral School Limited
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Grants
Wells Cathedral School Limited makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £20,071,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 74). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £19,080,000 | £20,071,000 | £19,426,000 | £19,048,000 | £13,270,000 | 441 / 0 |
| 2024 | £19,470,000 | £19,805,000 | £19,203,000 | £19,996,000 | £14,427,000 | 410 / 0 |
| 2023 | £18,353,000 | £17,981,000 | £17,493,000 | £20,206,000 | £14,982,000 | 395 / 26 |
| 2022 | £16,916,000 | £16,187,000 | £15,742,000 | £19,836,000 | £14,827,000 | 381 / 26 |
| 2021 | £15,258,000 | £15,545,000 | £15,214,000 | £19,236,000 | £14,163,000 | 386 / 27 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wells Cathedral School Limited
What does Wells Cathedral School Limited do?
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.
How much income did Wells Cathedral School Limited report in 2025?
Wells Cathedral School Limited reported total income of £19.08m and reported expenditure of £20.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wells Cathedral School Limited?
Wells Cathedral School Limited has a program ratio of 101.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 74 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wells Cathedral School Limited registered as a charity?
Wells Cathedral School Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 1967 as charity number 310212. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Wells Cathedral School Limited?
Wells Cathedral School Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wells Cathedral School Limited operate?
Wells Cathedral School Limited operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wells Cathedral School Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Wells Cathedral School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310212.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated