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
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.
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.
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- Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- School Life (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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