Summerville Primary School, based in Salford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Summerville Primary School currently has around 199 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 48.7% 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 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.7%. african pupils make up about 17.1% , followed by pakistani at 13.1%

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.

School Information

Address: Summerville Road, Salford, M6 7HB
Website: www.summervilleprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01617364814
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Salford
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Leanne Straker
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 105889

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/10/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 199
Number of Boys: 94
Number of Girls: 105

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British36.70%73
African17.10%34
Pakistani13.10%26
Other White8.00%16
Other Mixed5.50%11
Other (any other ethnic group)4.00%8
White and Black African4.00%8
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)3.00%6
White and Black Caribbean2.50%5
Indian2.00%4
Other Black1.50%3
White and Asian1.50%3
Other Asian0.50%1
Caribbean0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-1.9)
Writing: Average (-1.1)
Maths: Average (-1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
51%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
103.5
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Dene Community Nursery Centre
Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD
- not rated 1,722 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
High Bank Nursery School
Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD
- not rated 1,733 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stott Lane Nursery School
Stott Lane , M6 8FJ
- not rated 1,848 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kara Street Nursery School
Kara Street , M6 5GG
- not rated 1,878 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Street Nursery School
1 London Street , M6 6QT
- not rated 2,034 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Summerville Primary School
Summerville Road , M6 7HB
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Luke's RC Primary School
Swinton Park Road , M6 7WR
3out of 4 738 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Primary School
Daisy Bank Avenue , Swinton M27 5FU
3out of 4 825 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Weaste Lane , M5 5JH
- not rated 1,281 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Weaste Lane , M5 5JH
2out of 4 1,281 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Buile Hill Academy
Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD
2out of 4 678 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Buile Hill Academy
Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD
- not rated 755 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Buile Hill Visual Arts College
Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD
- not rated 755 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hope High School
Prestwood Road , M6 8GG
- not rated 1,077 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
All Hallows RC High School
150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA
3out of 4 1,270 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Salford City College
Dronfield Road , M6 7FR
- not rated 558 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
De La Salle College
Weaste Lane , M6 8QS
- not rated 1,155 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eccles College
Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ
- not rated 2,504 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Claremont School
Park Lane , M6 7RQ
- not rated 660 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Summerhill School
Chaseley Road , M6 7DZ
- not rated 678 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House
36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA
- not rated 1,057 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Margaret Whitehead School
Seedley Road , M6 5NQ
- not rated 1,359 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal Manchester Children Hospital School
Hospital Road , Pendlebury M27 4HA
- not rated 1,410 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.