Summerhill Primary School
Liverpool, L31 3DT · Sefton · primary school
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15th of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Summerhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the higher standard attainment at 3.0% versus the national 7%, how does the curriculum support pupils aiming for top grades? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about Summerhill Primary School
Overview
Summerhill Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe, cared for, and are keen to meet high expectations. Leaders have designed a curriculum that matches national ambition, ensuring children make confident starts and achieve well across a broad range of subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as having "mature attitudes" and treating each other with respect, creating "calm and purposeful" classrooms.
- Leaders ensure teachers have the expertise to deliver subject curriculums well, using regular checks to help pupils "build securely on their prior learning."
- Reading is a priority; staff deliver an established phonics programme effectively, helping pupils to "read and write unfamiliar words accurately."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access a curriculum "carefully matched to their needs," enabling them to learn well.
- Staff morale is high, with staff feeling valued and proud, while governors provide "effective challenge and support to leaders."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified essential knowledge in sufficient detail, leaving some teachers unclear about specific vocabulary pupils need.
- Some teachers do not routinely check that pupils are fully secure with prior learning before moving on, meaning some pupils do not build on existing knowledge as well as they should.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to keep pupils safe, vigilant in identifying welfare concerns, and working closely with other agencies to ensure meticulous records are kept.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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