The Blue School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Blue School
Address: Kennion Road
Town/City: Wells
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA5 2NR
Telephone Number: 01749 678799
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Blue School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Mark Woodlock
Capacity: 1640
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1362 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.6%

Location and administration

URN: 137285
DfE Number: 933/4504
UKPRN: 10034794
UPRN: 250070599
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills (E14001572)
Electoral Ward: Wells (E05014388)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 354410E, 146115N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 12' 46.97" N 2° 39' 14.2" W
Plus Code: 9C3V687W+6C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Wells Cathedral School (0.7km)
  3. Stoberry Park School (0.9km)
  4. St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School (1.0km)
  5. St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School (1.0km)
  6. Wookey Primary School (3.2km)
  7. Horrington Primary School (3.3km)
  8. Coxley Primary School (3.3km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Dr Katrina Bradley - Trustee. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 5 March 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Brown - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mr Jonathan Brown - Trustee. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mr Jonathan David Brown - Member. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Phillip Burrows - Trustee. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 April 2028.
  • Dr Elizabeth Freston - Member. Appointed on 18 September 2013 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Darrell Frost - Trustee. Appointed on 28 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 May 2028.
  • Venerable Anne Gell - Member. Appointed on 17 August 2011 (Original (signatory) members). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Ms Naomi Giaretta - Trustee. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Mr Karl Gibson - Trustee. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 January 2030.
  • Mr David Hiscox - Trustee. Appointed on 14 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2025.
  • Mr Pete Hoddinott - Member. Appointed on 19 December 2013 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Miss Alexia James - Trustee. Appointed on 15 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 December 2029.
  • Mr Paul James - Trustee. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Miss Lizzie Jeanes - Trustee. Appointed on 9 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 January 2030.
  • Mr Robert Salt - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 17 August 2011.
  • Mrs Marisa Louise Taylor - Trustee. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer Marie Warnock - Member. Appointed on 14 February 2024 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Mark Woodlock - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Mark Woodlock - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2017.