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Summerhill Academy

Academy converter · Bristol · BS5 7JU

Ages 7–11 · 223 pupils · Bristol, City of

Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

94%

Overall absence

6.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-06-09

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)94%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.7%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
249

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill62%

223 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
223
Boys / girls
105 / 118
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
223 / 360 (62%)
Free school meals
32.7%
FSM pupils
73
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 711

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Academy trust
CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Sponsor
Cabot Learning Federation
Headteacher
Mr Chris Barratt

Location

Address
Plummers Hill, St George
Postcode
BS5 7JU
Town
Bristol
Local authority
Bristol, City of
District
Bristol, City of
Constituency
Bristol East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Bristol, Bristol, City of, 223 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 32.7%.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Primary schools in Bristol
220
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS5
17
Primary in BS5
13
Open schools in Bristol, City of LA
174
Primary in Bristol, City of LA
102

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Chris Barratt
Telephone
01179030347

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