The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
28% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 5–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 53
- Capacity
- 59%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Readhead (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westward Ho, SUFFOLK, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4HY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Summerhill School a selective school?
No. Summerhill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Summerhill School's Ofsted rating?
Summerhill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2011. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Summerhill School?
Summerhill School currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Summerhill School take?
Summerhill School caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is Summerhill School?
Summerhill School is in Leiston, IP16 4HY, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Summerhill School have a sixth form?
Yes, Summerhill School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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