St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
Keward Walk, Wells, BA5 1TZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School is a primary school in Wells for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 July 2014, report published 16 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
Pupils at St Cuthbert's are happy and enjoy school. They benefit from strong and caring relationships with adults. Pupils feel safe. They say that everyone looks after each other and everyone is welcome. Pupils trust adults to help them if they have a problem or a worry. Children in the early years settle well and love learning. Pupils live up to the school motto to 'be kind, take time to think, and try your best.' They work hard in lessons and are proud of their achievements. Pupils behave well. Leaders make sure pupils learn in a calm and harmonious atmosphere. Pupils play happily together at breaktimes. They enjoy the range of activities such as construction games or using the 'trim trail.' Pupils know right from wrong. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that staff will resolve any unkind behaviour quickly. Pupils learn about life beyond the school gate. Visitors and trips broaden pupils' horizons and develop their interests. Pupils are particularly proud to make links with a school in Australia. Most parents are happy with the school's care and nurture. They appreciate how positive their children are about learning.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not make clear the important knowledge that pupils should know and revisit. This means that pupils do not gain the depth of understanding that they should. Leaders must ensure that they identify essential knowledge in all subjects and check pupils' understanding.
- Teachers do not always design learning that enables pupils to build on what they know. As a result, pupils do not build knowledge as well as they could. Leaders need to strengthen teachers' pedagogical knowledge to ensure that pupils know and remember more.
Pupil numbers and mix
154 pupils on roll, with places for 174
Schools near St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Stoberry Park School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Coxley Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Wookey Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sheryl Cooper
- Phone
- 01749672591
- Address
- Keward Walk, Wells, BA5 1TZ
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 138942
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.