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Wells Cathedral School
Wells Cathedral School offers Year 7 entry with CAT4, an interview and a current-school reference.
Independent school · Wells, Somerset
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Meet the school
At a glance
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- Admissions route
- Year 7 entry uses CAT4, a short interview and a current-school reference.
- Wells Cathedral School
15 The Liberty, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST
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Entry information
Wells Cathedral School lists Year 7 (11+) as a Senior School entry point. Its application process uses an online CAT4 academic assessment, a short interview and a current-school reference; further information or assessment may be requested to check whether the school can support the applicant. Scholarships and the Specialist Music Programme have additional requirements.
Entry stage: Year 7
What the assessment covers
- CAT4 assessment
- Interview
The admissions process
- Contact Admissions and visit the school.
- Register for the intended entry year.
- For Year 7–11, complete the online CAT4 assessment and a short interview (online or in person); the school requests a current-school reference.
- Scholarships, chorister entry and the Specialist Music Programme have additional requirements.
Read the official details: Admissions information from Wells Cathedral School
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Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
Know what to expect
Follow the school’s assessment guidance.
Wells uses CAT4 for Year 7 entry. GL Assessment advises against practising for CAT4. Ask the school what to expect from the separate short interview.
Read the official guidance: Wells Cathedral School · GL Assessment
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Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Follow the assessment guidance
Check what the school asks your child to do and whether it recommends any preparation. Use its own instructions and the assessment provider’s advice.
Check fees and financial support
Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.
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What to confirm with admissions
- Ask Wells Cathedral School when the next Year 7 CAT4 and interview can be arranged; specialist music and scholarship applicants have additional steps.
Plusling’s guide to Wells Cathedral School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- Wells Cathedral School: school details Department for Education
- Application Process Wells Cathedral School
- CAT4 information for parents GL Assessment