Summerside Primary Academy is currently rated Good by Ofsted.

To read the report, please click here.

Here are some of the highlights from the report:

We spoke with pupils in every year group and they told us how much they enjoy coming to Summerside. Pupils are polite and respectful to others... Pupils’ achievement, in their learning and behaviour are celebrated every day.

Leaders and teachers expect all pupils to achieve highly. Pupils do well in English and mathematics. They enjoy the new themes, and leaders have good plans in place to help pupils learn even more in subjects such as history and music.

Pupils help each other, often without being asked by an adult. They behave well in lessons and in the playground. Pupils are safe and feel safe.

The school’s ethos encourages pupils to respect difference and to value diversity. Pupils know the importance of inclusion... Pupils get on well with each other.

The early years provides the youngest children with strong foundations for future learning. Staff follow children’s interests and plan activities that develop children’s skills. Staff interact with children well.

Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of Year 6. Pupils read fluently and develop strong comprehension skills. They leave the school well prepared for Year 7. Some pupils join the school at different times of the year. Staff help these pupils well.

Key Stage 2 results - 2024

In our 2024 results, Summerside's Year 6 Children performed above the national average in every area of their SATs!

Working at the Expected Standard	Reading	Writing	Maths	Reading, Writing & Maths combined
2024 Summerside Primary Academy	86%	75%	88%	71%
2024 National	74%	72%	73%	61%
2023 Summerside Primary Academy	83%	68%	88%	67%
2023 National	73%	71%	73%	59%

 

Working at Greater Depth	Reading	Writing	Maths	Reading, Writing & Maths combined
2024 Summerside Primary Academy	28%	25%	34%	16%
2024 National	28%	13%	24%	8%
2023 Summerside Primary Academy	36%	25%	45%	19%
2023 National	19%	13%	24%	8%

Link to our online results: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/144653?tab=primary