Summerville Primary School
Salford, M6 7HB · Salford · primary school
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57th of 69 primary schools in Salford we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 1,469 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 41% | 0.52 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Summerville Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 2 pupils? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Summerville Primary School
Overview
Summerville Primary School continues to be a good school, where staff maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement. Pupils are described as well behaved, respectful, and polite, thriving in a friendly environment where they feel safe. The curriculum is ambitious and closely linked to the national curriculum, ensuring most pupils gain a deep body of knowledge.
Strengths
- Staff have high expectations, resulting in pupils who are "well behaved, respectful and polite" with rare disruption during lessons.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and effectively adapted, allowing pupils to link existing knowledge to new learning and achieve well.
- Relationships are "highly positive," with pupils feeling safe and knowing concerns will be "acted on immediately."
- Early years provision is strong, helping children become "confident and curious learners" well prepared for Year 1.
- Staff effectively identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the same ambitious curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff are equipped to deliver the new phonics programme, as it is "yet to be implemented" and some pupils have gaps in their knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff skilled at spotting risks due to "high-quality safeguarding training that is regularly updated."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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