The Blue School, Wells
| The Blue School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Kennion Road , England | |
| Coordinates | 51°12′45″N 2°39′15″W / 51.2125°N 2.6542°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Recta Certa (Straight and true) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1641 |
| Specialist | Science College |
| Department for Education URN | 137285 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Mark Woodlock |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,570 in 2013 |
| Website | http://www.theblueschoolwells.co.uk |
The Blue School is a coeducational, secondary school located in Wells, Somerset, England. It had 1,570 students aged 11 to 18 of both sexes and all ability levels of which 284 were in the sixth form in 2013. It is currently a Church of England voluntary controlled school. The school motto is "Recta Certa", which means 'straight and true'. It became an Academy in August 2011.
An Ofsted inspection in 2007 judged the school to be 'outstanding', while the next Ofsted inspection in 2010 rated the school as 'good', with outstanding elements. A further Ofsted inspection was conducted throughout October 2013 again giving a rating of Good. The school is a Specialist Science College and in 2006 the Princess Royal opened a new science centre.