Independent school · Somerset
Wellington School
- Ages 2–20
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £9,700–£17,475/term
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 9 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7 Day pupil | £7,390.00 |
| Year 7 and Year 8 Boarding | £12,230.00 |
| Year 7 and Year 8 Weekly Boarding | £9,700.00 |
| Year 7 and Year 8 International Boarding | £13,210.00 |
| Year 8 Day pupil | £8,310.00 |
| Years 9–13 Day pupil | £9,100.00 |
| Years 9–13 Boarding | £16,745.00 |
| Years 9–13 Weekly boarding | £12,475.00 |
| Years 9–13 International boarding | £17,475.00 |
| Nursery full day 8am–6pm, including meals (per day) | £76.45 |
| Nursery session (morning or afternoon, per session) | £46.00 |
| Deposit, boarders | £2,000.00 |
| Deposit, overseas boarders | £6,000.00 |
Registration fee: £100.00
Deposit: £480.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Enquire, visit (bespoke tour, Open Morning or School in Action Day), then register at any stage with a £100 fee (£400 international). The Head requests school reports and a reference; taster days (and boarding tasters) can be arranged. Interviews and assessments follow, then a written offer, accepted with the acceptance form and deposit.
Assessments
- Interviews and assessments (details on separate page)
- Taster day
- School reports and reference
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 2–20
- Pupils
- 776
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Christian
- Phone
- 01823668800
- Address
- South Street, Wellington, TA21 8NT
- Website
- wellington-school.org.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.