Summerhill Primary School, Liverpool

In its own words: "At Summerhill, children come first and our priority is to deliver high quality teaching and learning whilst at the same time providing rich and truly enjoyable learning experiences for our community of children. Everything we do as a school is to ensure that the children achieve their very best."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3.50 per session.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Summerhill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Sefton and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 93% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Summerhill Primary School as their first choice and 105 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Summerhill Primary School are St George's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 72% maths); St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 77% maths); Hudson Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 62% maths); and Northway Primary School (1 mile, Good, 87% reading, 89% maths).

Summerhill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 17 pupils (7.9%) received SEN support and 8 (3.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Summerhill Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 26 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Maghull Rail Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Molyneux Road (adjacent), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 101 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sefton (165).

Summerhill Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Summerhill Primary School are Maricourt Catholic High School (0.5 miles), Deyes High School (0.8 miles) and Maghull High School (1 mile).