St Julian's Church School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 April 2023

Pupils enjoy attending this friendly, caring school. Positive relationships exist between staff and pupils. Leaders' vision, 'aim high - believe - succeed', is evident in their high expectations for all pupils. Pupils strive to achieve their best. As one parent commented, 'St Julian's is a warm, nurturing school community where my children are thriving, both in their social and educational development.' Pupils behave well in lessons. They work hard and are justifiably proud of their achievements. The school is a calm and orderly place to learn. Pupils of all ages play together and cooperate well. Staff teach children in the early years and beyond to work safely and sensibly with each other. This can be seen in their work and play in the outdoor environment. Pupils feel safe in school. Bullying rarely happens. However, when it does, pupils say staff are quick to resolve the issues. Pupils are polite and enthusiastic, particularly when talking to visitors. Leaders ensure pupils take part in a wide range of opportunities to enrich their learning. For example, pupils say trips to Stonehenge and Radstock Museum bring their history lessons alive. Pupils remember what they have been taught. This helps them when learning becomes more complex.

What the school should improve

• Leaders have not set out clearly the knowledge they want pupils to learn in some subjects. This prevents pupils from learning as well as they could. Leaders should review and improve the clarity of the curriculum in these subjects so that pupils build securely on their previous learning as they move through the school.

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