St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School, Wells

In its own words: "The children learn a new value and its meaning each half term through Collective Worship, Bible stories and children’s own experiences. The children were asked what they thought the meaning of our Christian values were, here are some of their answers: Honesty is telling the truth and not lying or making things up."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Cuthbert’s Church of England Infants School. We are a warm, friendly caring school that put children at the heart of all we do. The staff are passionate and believe anything is possible. They strive for the children to become lifelong learners who are enthusiastic and proud of everything they do."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School are St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School (under 0.1 miles); St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, 87% reading, 74% maths); Stoberry Park School (1.1 miles); and Coxley Primary School (1.5 miles, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 58% maths).

St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School is one of 23 schools run by Wessex Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 18 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bishopslea Close (ne-bound), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 60 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.

St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.