Summerside Primary Academy
Crossway, Finchley, London, N12 0QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Summerside Primary Academy is a primary school in Barnet for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 54th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2019, report published 7 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Pupils thrive at Summerside and engage enthusiastically in their learning. The school fosters a culture of kindness, responsibility, and collaboration for all pupils. Parents and carers appreciate the school's clear communication, including regular updates on their children's progress. Many parents have a high regard for the school. They value how their children are cared for and, as one parent put it, 'encouraged to reach their full potential'. Leaders set high standards for pupils and encourage them to achieve their best. Pupils respond well to these expectations, working diligently in class and behaving thoughtfully towards others. The school offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities that enrich pupils' experiences beyond the classroom. These include creative arts, music, and drama clubs. Sports clubs are particularly popular. Pupils also take part in activities that build their confidence and life skills, such as charity fundraisers. Pupils are keen to participate in the annual 'golden cycle', when those with the best behaviour have the chance to set a new distance record on the school's golden bicycle. Pupils also participate in exciting educational trips, such as visits to cultural landmarks and museums, which deepen their understanding of the subjects they study.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, teaching does not check as carefully as it could that pupils understand and can remember what they have been taught. This means that a few pupils do not build their curriculum knowledge as securely and as swiftly as they could in these subjects. The school should ensure that teaching identifies any gaps in knowledge or misconceptions that some pupils have, and ensure that appropriate adaptation is made to support these pupils to develop a secure understanding of the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
370 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Summerside Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacks Morasha Jewish Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Northside Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Tudor Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Trew
- Phone
- 02084451192
- Address
- Crossway, Finchley, London, N12 0QU
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 144653
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.