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Summerseat Methodist Primary School

Bury, BL9 5NFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#11,342
of 13,686 nationally

About Summerseat Methodist Primary School

Summerseat Methodist Primary School is a small state primary in Bury, serving just 91 pupils from age 3 to 11. It sits within a local authority that includes 64 primary schools, and its most recent ranking places it 43rd among them — a position that reflects the competitive nature of the area. The top-performing peers nearby are Emmanuel Holcombe Church of England Primary School, Sunny Bank Primary School, and Chantlers Primary School, all of which score notably higher on the same ranking metric. That said, Summerseat has its own distinct strengths. It is a Methodist school with a chapel on site, and it offers nursery provision for the youngest children. The school is oversubscribed: for 12 places in 2025/26, it received 19 applications, with all 10 first-preference families offered a spot. That level of demand suggests a solid local reputation, even if the school doesn’t top the league tables.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterMethodist
AddressRowlands Road, Bury, Bury, BL9 5NF
HeadteacherJulie Whittaker
Local AuthorityBury
Number of Pupils91
Free School Meals (FSM)16.5%
School Capacity91 / 105 (87% 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
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballTennisCross CountryCricketRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessBook ClubArt ClubScience Club

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

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Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

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