Summerfields Primary School is a primary school in Newport, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Summerfields Primary School currently has around 196 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 39.8% boys and 60.2% girls. Around 28.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Atkinson Drive, Newport, PO30 2LJ |
| Website: | www.summerfieldsprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01983525085 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Isle of Wight |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Melanie Gartell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118178 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 196 |
| Number of Boys: | 78 |
| Number of Girls: | 118 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.70% | 170 |
| Unclassified | 4.10% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 5 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 3 |
| African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfields Primary School Atkinson Drive , PO30 2LJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Primary School Furrlongs , PO30 2AX | - not rated | 863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Acres Primary School South View , PO30 1QP | 4out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy Forest Road , Isle of Wight PO30 5SH | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunnyhill Primary School Forest Road , PO30 5SH | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX | - not rated | 758 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina High School Mountbatten Centre , Fairlee Road PO30 2DX | - not rated | 758 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina College Fairlee Road , PO30 2DX | 2out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King College Wellington Road , PO30 5QT | 2out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carisbrooke College Mountbatten Drive , PO30 5QU | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downside Middle School Furrlongs , Barton PO30 2AX | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nodehill Middle School Upper St James Street , PO30 1LJ | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kitbridge Middle School Forest Road , PO30 5SH | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Aided Middle School Wellington Road , PO30 5QY | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop King Catholic Middle School Wellington Road , PO30 5QT | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isle of Wight College Medina Way , PO30 5TA | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina House School School Lane , PO30 2HS | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Stars Theatre School and Performers' College The Green Door , 120a High Street PO30 1TP | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lionheart School Albany Road , PO30 5HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmont School Carisbrooke Road , PO30 1BY | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Watergate Rd , PO30 1XW | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.