St Julian's Church School, Bath

In its own words: "The main school building, dating back to 1843, is home to the school hall, one classroom, the library and our administrative offices. Three additional classrooms, each with their own facilities, are situated nearby. The school site also includes a spacious playground, a small field known as The Paddock, an adventure play area and a school garden."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a nurturing, inclusive and caring primary school with a strong family atmosphere. Our vision is simple: Aim high - Believe - Succeed . We are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential: academically, physically, socially and spiritually."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an admissions event on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at St Julian's Church School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Bath and North East Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 91% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St Julian's Church School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Julian's Church School are Shoscombe Church School (2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); St Martin's Garden Primary School (2.3 miles, Requires improvement, 34% reading, 31% maths); Norton St Philip Church of England First School (2.5 miles, Good); and Peasedown St John Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 77% maths).

St Julian's Church School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

St Julian's Church School is one of 44 schools run by Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, an academy trust.

7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (12%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (19.2%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

St Julian's Church School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Freshford Rail Station, about 3.4 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wellow Village (sw-bound), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, violence and sexual offences and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bath and North East Somerset (86).

In 2024/25, St Julian's Church School issued 4 suspensions, 3.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.