Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Bury, BL9 5NF · Bury · primary school
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49th of 55 primary schools in Bury we can score, 64 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 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Summerseat Methodist Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Relax Kids and Forest School clubs, with both breakfast and after-school care available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions? How does the school manage transitions for children moving between year groups?
What Ofsted said about Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Summerseat Methodist Primary School “enjoy learning” and become “accomplished readers,” which helps them discover facts about their local area and the wider world. The school provides an “ambitious” curriculum that captures pupils’ interests, ensuring they are “well prepared for the challenges of key stage 3.” Leaders maintain high expectations, and pupils demonstrate “exceptionally high levels of respect and sensitivity towards others.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and carefully planned, enabling pupils to “recall and apply a wide range of useful knowledge” securely by Year 6.
- Personal development is outstanding, with pupils developing “curiosity, resilience and confidence” and making a “tangible contribution to the school and the wider community.”
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with staff ensuring pupils develop sufficient fluency and accuracy to access other subjects with ease.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from the “same ambitious curriculum” and receive effective support to learn successfully.
- Relationships between staff and pupils are strong, with pupils behaving well and demonstrating “positive attitudes to learning.”
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not check pupils’ understanding “carefully enough” in all subjects, meaning gaps in knowledge are not always addressed “swiftly enough.”
- The school should ensure teachers are equipped to “remedy pupils’ gaps in learning before moving on to something new” to secure learning more effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| 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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