| The Blue School | |
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| Address | |
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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 | James Stevenson |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,570 in 2013[1] |
| 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.[1] 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',[2] while the next Ofsted inspection in 2010 rated the school as 'good', with outstanding elements.[3] A further Ofsted inspection was conducted throughout October 2013 again giving a rating of Good.[1] The school is a Specialist Science College and in 2006 the Princess Royal opened a new science centre.[4]
- ^ a b c "2013 Inspection Report" (PDF). Oftsed. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ^ "Inspection Report". Ofsted. 18 January 2007. Archived from the original on 4 September 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
- ^ "Inspection Report". Ofsted. 27 May 2010. Archived from the original on 10 January 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
- ^ "Royal start to school's new term". BBC News. 4 September 2006. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
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