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Summerbank Primary Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5HAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1996 of 13,686 nationally

About Summerbank Primary Academy

Summerbank Primary Academy is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Stoke-on-Trent that currently educates 453 pupils, just shy of its full capacity of 472. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 56.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits well above the national average and reflects the local context of the area. Demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 73 applications for 60 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those applicants, 57 listed Summerbank as their first preference, and all 57 were offered a place, giving a first-preference offer rate of 100%. The overall oversubscription ratio of 1.22 applicants per place confirms that this is a popular choice among local families, particularly those prioritising a school with a strong track record in academic outcomes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSummerbank Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5HA
HeadteacherClare Pearson
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils453
Free School Meals (FSM)56.3%
School Capacity453 / 472 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisDanceAthleticsFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

Source: summerbank.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summerbank Primary Academy

Summerbank Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.