SchoolScoresSummerhill Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Plummers Hill, St George, Bristol, BS5 7JU
0117 903 0347 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 9 June 2026 , published 29 June 2026.
In short: 6 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
89% — 30 points above the Bristol, City of average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 89% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bristol, City of. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 43rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.5% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 162nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 77th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 43rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.6% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 142nd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 161st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 68th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 72nd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 115th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 153rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 101st highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 64% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 17.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Summerhill Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Air Balloon Hill Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehall Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT the Kingfisher School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chester Park Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- May Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chester Park Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Two Mile Hill Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Summerhill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Summerhill Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 9 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Summerhill Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138658.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.