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The Blue School

Kennion Road, Wells, BA5 2NR
Part of: THE BLUE SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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The Blue School
Wells, BA5 2NR
1,357 Pupils
1,640 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.90% FSM %
693 Boys
664 Girls
About The Blue School

The Blue School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Wells, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,357 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,640. Current headteacher: Mark Woodlock.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Wells and Mendip Hills
Ward Wells
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE BLUE SCHOOL
Opened 17-08-2011
UKPRN 10034794
URN 137285
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Woodlock Accounting Officer 01/09/2017 — N/A
Mr Jonathan Brown Chair of Trustees 26/02/2024 25/02/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Robert Salt Chief Financial Officer 17/08/2011 — N/A
Mr Jonathan Brown Member 08/01/2024 — Appointed by academy members
Dr Elizabeth Freston Member 18/09/2013 — Original (signatory) members
Venerable Anne Gell Member 17/08/2011 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Pete Hoddinott Member 19/12/2013 — Original (signatory) members
Mrs Jennifer Warnock Member 14/02/2024 — Appointed by academy members
Dr Katrina Bradley Trustee 19/09/2023 05/03/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mr Jonathan Brown Trustee 26/02/2024 25/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Phillip Burrows Trustee 23/04/2024 22/04/2028 Elected by parents
Rev Samuel Denyer Trustee 07/12/2017 10/10/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Schools Nearby
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
0.38 km • Wells
Other
Wells Cathedral School
0.74 km • Wells
Other
Stoberry Park School
0.94 km • Wells
Other
St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School
0.98 km • Wells
Other
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
1.04 km • Wells
Other
Wookey Primary School
3.2 km • Wells
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Blue School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wells, Somerset.
The Blue School has 1,357 pupils, with a capacity of 1,640.
The Blue School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Blue School is: Non-selective.
Yes, The Blue School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at The Blue School is Mr Mark Woodlock.
The Blue School is at Kennion Road, Wells, BA5 2NR, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Blue School: Has a sixth form.
The Blue School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Woodlock
Kennion Road, Wells, BA5 2NR
01749678799
www.theblueschoolwells.co.uk/
Location
BA5 2NR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137285
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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