Summerhill Primary School
100%
Capacity
211
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Summerhill Primary School
Summerhill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Summerhill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Govan, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3478th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 59 in Sefton.
Summerhill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 29 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Summerhill Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Rounders, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, Summerhill Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Poverty Lane, Summerhill Primary School, Liverpool, Sefton, L31 3DT |
| Headteacher | Fiona Govan |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.0% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3478th of 13,686
Nationally
491st of 2,065
In North West
14th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
112
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Poverty Lane, Summerhill Primary School, Liverpool
Sefton, L31 3DT
Poverty Lane, Summerhill Primary School, Liverpool
Sefton, L31 3DT
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