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Summerhill Academy

Bristol, City of, BS5 7JUPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
94%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#120 of 13,686 nationally

About Summerhill Academy

Summerhill Academy is a state primary in Bristol for children aged 7 to 11, and its intake numbers tell a clear story of a school in demand. With 221 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is operating at just over 60 per cent full, which leaves room for growth but also reflects its selective junior-only intake. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 31.7 per cent, well above the national average of around 23 per cent and a significant marker of the school's inner-city context. This figure suggests Summerhill serves a community with higher-than-average levels of disadvantage, yet the school has clearly built a reputation that draws families in. The headteacher is Chris Barratt, and the school has no religious character, nursery provision, or sixth form. While the data does not include specific admission oversubscription figures, the combination of strong local rankings and a relatively low pupil count relative to capacity hints at a school that is well-regarded but not yet at full stretch.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPlummers Hill, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS5 7JU
HeadteacherChris Barratt
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils221
Free School Meals (FSM)31.7%
School Capacity221 / 360 (61% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballDanceCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubCodingGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:15-17:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summerhill Academy

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