St Julian's Church School
Bath, BA2 8QS · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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20th of 53 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset we can score, 63 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,547 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Julian's Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a singing club and learn swimming. Arts and music provision includes circus skills, mud painting, African drumming bands, photography, piano, guitar, clarinet, and violin. Trips visit Erasmus partner schools across Europe, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Julian's Church School
Overview
St Julian’s Church School continues to be a good school, described as a “friendly, caring” environment where pupils thrive. Leaders maintain “high expectations for all pupils,” fostering a culture where children “strive to achieve their best” within a calm and orderly setting.
Strengths
- The curriculum places reading at its heart, with effective phonics teaching and strategies that help pupils “catch up” quickly if they fall behind.
- Teachers use subject knowledge well, particularly in mathematics, where assessment identifies gaps and allows for tailored recap before introducing complex concepts.
- There is a strong focus on personal development, with pupils enjoying trips, residential visits, and leadership roles that teach them to be “independent” and help others.
- The school’s Christian ethos underpins all aspects of life, with pupils displaying “aspiration and resilience” and respecting difference.
- Staff and governors are supportive, with trustees who “challenge and support senior leaders effectively.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders have not set out the knowledge pupils need to learn clearly enough in some subjects, which “limits some pupils’ progress.”
- The curriculum in these specific subjects requires review to ensure pupils “build securely on their previous learning.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being “vigilant in spotting signs that pupils might be at risk of harm” and reporting concerns diligently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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