Summerseat Methodist Primary School

URN: 148325 • Bury BL9 5NF

Overview

Name
Summerseat Methodist Primary School
URN
148325
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Methodist
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Julie Whittaker (since 2025)
Telephone
01706823427
Website
Visit
Address
Rowlands Road, Bury BL9 5NF

Summary

Summerseat Methodist Primary School is a mixed academy located in the Irwell Valley, Bury, with a current enrolment of 91 pupils and a capacity of 105. Established in 1840, the school has a rich history and maintains strong ties with the local Methodist community. Since converting to academy status in December 2020, it has been part of the Epworth Education Trust, allowing it to collaborate with other schools while preserving its unique identity.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum for children from Nursery to Year 6, with an emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. Class sizes are smaller than the national average, fostering strong relationships between pupils and teachers. Summerseat Methodist Primary also features excellent facilities, including a dedicated Forest Schools area, and provides breakfast and after-school care for families.

The school's ethos centres on the values of belief, achievement, and aspiration, encouraging children to respect themselves and others, develop a love for learning, and aspire to their full potential. Parents are welcomed to visit the school to see firsthand the supportive community and educational opportunities available for their children.

Key details

LA
Bury
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
105
Pupils
91
Boys
53
Girls
38
FSM %
16.50
Open date
2020-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 91 53 38 105 16.50
2024-09-11 84 45 39 105 10.70
2023-09-11 75 45 30 105 4.00
2022-09-11 75 45 30 105 4.00
2021-09-11 76 41 35 105 7.90

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