The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Govan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Poverty Lane, Summerhill Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 3DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaricourt Catholic High School
Secondary · 792m away
St George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Primary · 1.1km away
Hudson Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Deyes High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Maghull High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Northway Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Summerhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Summerhill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Summerhill Primary School?
Summerhill Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Summerhill Primary School take?
Summerhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Summerhill Primary School?
Summerhill Primary School is in Liverpool, L31 3DT, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Summerhill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Summerhill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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