Summerside Primary Academy

About Summerside Primary Academy

Summerside is a special place as a result of our highly diverse community and our inclusive approach. We celebrate children’s different cultural and religious backgrounds and ensure that all children feel included and successful. We are skilled in providing for children who are new to English or have additional needs.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Charlotte Trew

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 54 responses • 13.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

98.1% positive 1.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

98.1% positive 1.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.8% positive 3.6% negative

My child does well at this school

96.3% positive 1.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 54 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

18.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

61.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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David K

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Excellent facilities and staff"

The school's facilities are top-notch, with plenty of space for the kids to play and learn. The staff are also very supportive and go above and beyond to help the children. We've been really impressed with the progress our child has made since starting at Summerside.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A wonderful and inclusive school"

We were blown away by the warm welcome we received at Summerside Primary Academy. The staff are so supportive of all the children, regardless of their background or abilities. Our child loves going to school every day and can't wait to learn more.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah M

Parent May 15, 2022

4.0

"A great sense of community"

We've felt really welcome at Summerside Primary Academy from the start. The school has a great sense of community, with lots of opportunities for the kids to get involved and make friends. We're really happy with the care and education our child is receiving.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rebecca T

Parent Oct 1, 2021

3.0

"Mixed feelings about the school"

We had mixed experiences while our child was at Summerside Primary Academy. On the one hand, the staff were very supportive and the facilities were great. On the other hand, we felt that the school could be more proactive in addressing our child's specific needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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