St Julian’s School, which serves the village community of Wellow and the surrounding areas, has been recognised for its standards, high quality of character and achievements.

The report begins by praising St Julian’s Headteacher, Ruth Noall, who has a passion for providing a warm, secure and stimulating environment for learning.

An extract of the OFSTED report says: “Since her appointment in January 2018, the Executive Headteacher has raised expectations for staff and pupils. As a result, pupils achieved in line with or above the national average in progress and attainment in the end of key stage tests in the summer of 2018.”

The report then went on to comment on the safeguarding and positive behaviour of the pupils at St Julian’s: “Pupils feel safe and are safe. The school has a strong culture of safeguarding. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe.”

Pupils behave well in and around school. They show respect for their environment, each other, staff and visitors. There is no disruption to learning. Pupils behave responsibly at breaktimes and lunchtimes.”

As well as praising the pupils’ positive personal development, the Inspector remarks that the pupils show confidence and take pride in their work, school and appearance.

The report also highlights the high quality of teaching, learning and assessment: “Teachers’ expectations of good conduct by pupils are high. As a result, pupils are eager learners who want to find out more.

“They are willing to find out new information to develop, consolidate and deepen their knowledge and teachers provide this in the best learning moments.

“Pupils listen respectfully to others’ ideas and views. Frequently, pupils help each other willingly and without prompting.

“Homework is a strength of the school. From Reception onwards, pupils work on exciting and creative tasks that enrich and consolidate learning. Often, homework is a model-making exercise. So, on the first day of the inspection, pupils were bringing models of stone-age dwellings into school.”

Moreover, the report states that pupils attended school regularly because they enjoy the many enriching activities that school leaders offer. St Julian’s’ curriculum provides a wide range of opportunities for pupils to learn, including many visits locally and international exchanges. For instance, on day one of the inspection, Pupils from Years 1 and 2 visited Wells Cathedral.

Chair of Governors, Tom Benyon, was delighted with the report. He said: “We are proud to be a ‘Good’ school and ‘Good’ in every aspect. Those of us lucky enough to attend the Harvest service recently will know what I mean.

“It was St Julian’s at its very best: children beaming proudly as they recited their poems and sang their songs; teachers bringing the best out of them, because that is what they do, day in and day out; and parents and family, well we just sat around the edges, marvelling at it all, grateful that our children are flourishing in such a happy, caring and creative environment.

“On behalf of the Governors and the Staff, can I thank the parents and carers for all the support you continue to give to your children and to the school.”