Summerhill Academy is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Summerhill Academy currently has around 221 pupils on roll, which is about 61% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 31.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 33%. african pupils make up about 14.9%
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: | Plummers Hill, Bristol, BS5 7JU |
| Website: | https://summerhillacademy.clf.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01179030347 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Barratt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138658 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 221 |
| Number of Boys: | 114 |
| Number of Girls: | 107 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 33.00% | 73 |
| African | 14.90% | 33 |
| Pakistani | 7.70% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.80% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.80% | 15 |
| Other White | 5.90% | 13 |
| Other Black | 5.00% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 3.60% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Nursery School Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Academy Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Junior School Plummers Hill , St George BS5 7JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Infant School Clouds Hill Road , St George BS5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 43 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | - not rated | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George Community College Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The City Academy Bristol Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 3,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Education 164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowdon Village Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Academy Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.