The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 31.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Chris Barratt (Acting Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Plummers Hill, St George, Bristol, BS5 7JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSummerhill Infant School
Primary · Very close
Encompass Education
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 874m away
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Primary · 875m away
Whitehall Primary School
Primary · 989m away
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
E-Act the Kingfisher School
Primary · 1.3km away
The City Academy Bristol
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Summerhill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Summerhill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Summerhill Academy?
Summerhill Academy currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Summerhill Academy take?
Summerhill Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Summerhill Academy?
Summerhill Academy is in Bristol, BS5 7JU, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Summerhill Academy have a sixth form?
No, Summerhill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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