Summerfields Primary School
URN: 118178 • Newport PO30 2LJ
Overview
- Name
- Summerfields Primary School
- URN
- 118178
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Gartell (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01983525085
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Atkinson Drive, Newport PO30 2LJ
Summary
Summerfields Primary School, located in Newport on the Isle of Wight, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4-11. With a current enrollment of 196 students and a capacity of 210, the school prides itself on fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is valued. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Be the best we can be," which emphasizes the importance of academic achievement alongside personal development.
The curriculum at Summerfields is designed to engage students meaningfully, ensuring they acquire essential skills for their future. The school promotes a spirit of belonging and teamwork, encouraging children to support one another while celebrating diversity. A strong partnership with parents and the local community is central to the school’s mission, facilitating open communication and collaborative support for students.
Summerfields also places a significant focus on character development, teaching children the values of care, respect, and responsibility. The school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for becoming confident and happy individuals ready to navigate the world beyond school.
The curriculum at Summerfields is designed to engage students meaningfully, ensuring they acquire essential skills for their future. The school promotes a spirit of belonging and teamwork, encouraging children to support one another while celebrating diversity. A strong partnership with parents and the local community is central to the school’s mission, facilitating open communication and collaborative support for students.
Summerfields also places a significant focus on character development, teaching children the values of care, respect, and responsibility. The school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for becoming confident and happy individuals ready to navigate the world beyond school.
Useful links
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- Local Offer (other)
- Staff Emails (other)
- Staff Remote (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- Facebook (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Isle of Wight
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 196
- Boys
- 78
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- 28.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-12-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 196 | 78 | 118 | 210 | 28.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 194 | 85 | 109 | 210 | 33.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 181 | 74 | 107 | 210 | 30.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 181 | 74 | 107 | 210 | 30.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 181 | 73 | 108 | 210 | 28.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 192 | 90 | 102 | 210 | 26.00 |
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