Summerseat Methodist Primary School, Bury
Summerseat Methodist Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bury, part of Epworth Education Trust. It has a Methodist religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 37th-highest of the 37 schools in Bury with published results, and 14,101st of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bury (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Summerseat Methodist Primary School in detail
Summerseat Methodist Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Interested in joining our School or Nursery? We have the following Open Sessions: 21st Sep 2026 (10am), 13th Oct 2026 (10am) and 16th Nov 2026 (1.30pm)."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Blossom is part of our school - another class where children belong, grow and flourish. 🌿 Specialist teaching in a nurturing, structured environment 🌿 Planned and meaningful inclusion with mainstream peers on an individualised basis"
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Summerseat Methodist Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 44% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 67% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Summerseat Methodist Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Summerseat Methodist Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Summerseat Methodist Primary School are Holcombe Brook Primary School (0.8 miles); Holcombe Brook Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 85% maths); Old Hall Primary School (1 mile); and Springside Primary School (1 mile, 86% reading, 71% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Summerseat Methodist Primary School.
Holcombe Brook Primary SchoolHolcombe Brook Primary SchoolOld Hall Primary SchoolSpringside Primary School
The trust
Summerseat Methodist Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Epworth Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 50% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 25 pupils (26.3%) received SEN support and 23 (24.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Summerseat Methodist Primary School has a SEN unit for autism and moderate learning difficulties: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Summerseat Methodist Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Ramsbottom (East Lancashire Railway), about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rowlands Road (near), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Summerseat Methodist Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Summerseat Methodist Primary School are Woodhey High School (0.9 miles) and Tottington High School (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
15.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism, MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 67% to 50% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 53% to 44% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 73% to 50% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Term dates
Summerseat Methodist Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bury's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Summerseat Methodist Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Summerseat Methodist Primary School is in Bury; for families living there:
Apply to Bury for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bury is 10 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
93 pupils
105 places
12 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bury
Across Bury council
Places available
2,275
Applications
1,901
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Bury council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
23
EHC Plans
50.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Summerseat Methodist Primary School has a SEN unit for autism and moderate learning difficulties: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
56
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,592
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,468
Per pupil
£572k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
10.0%
Persistent absence
80
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Questions parents ask about Summerseat Methodist Primary School
What are SATs results like at Summerseat Methodist Primary School?
Of the pupils at Summerseat Methodist Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 50% reached the expected standard in reading and 44% did so in maths.
What is Summerseat Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Summerseat Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Summerseat Methodist Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Summerseat Methodist Primary School is oversubscribed, Bury allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Summerseat Methodist Primary School?
Summerseat Methodist Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Summerseat Methodist Primary School?
Classes at Summerseat Methodist Primary School average 23.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Summerseat Methodist Primary School?
Summerseat Methodist Primary School has around 95 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Summerseat Methodist Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Summerseat Methodist Primary School has a SEN unit for autism and moderate learning difficulties: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Summerseat Methodist Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Summerseat Methodist Primary School in 2024/25. 10% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Summerseat Methodist Primary School?
Apply through Bury's coordinated admissions process, naming Summerseat Methodist Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Summerseat Methodist Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bury is 10 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Summerseat Methodist Primary School?
Summerseat Methodist Primary School is at Rowlands Road, Summerseat, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5NF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)