Welcome to Somervale

Somervale is a friendly, exciting and forward looking school, and our small school ethos ensures that every child is known and valued. Staff and students work hard  together to achieve high standards. At Somervale, challenge, learning and growth are provided for everyone.

Challenge

• We insist on high standards of work, behaviour and uniform

• We provide a wide and varied curriculum that meets everyone's needs and prepares young people for life in the adult world

• We have an excellent track record in raising standards of achievement for every student

Learning

• All students are taught the full National Curriculum with particular emphasis on the basics in English and Maths. Students have an impressive degree of subject choice as they move up through the key stages

• Our dedicated and experienced staff are committed to high standards and enjoy working with young people

• Our Media Arts specialism ensures we have an enviable range of the very latest digital resources which enhance all students' learning

Growth

• We have a very strong system of pastoral care - we are known for our excellent transition from primary school to Year 7

• There is a very wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for students.

• Students are involved in key school decision making and are proud of their school.

'It is a school that is extremely caring and supports its students and staff very well, takes excellent account of the views of the students, achieves good outcomes and serves the community well.' - Ofsted 2007

Federation Between Somervale and Norton Hill Schools Now in Place

Both schools now come under the leadership of one headteacher – Peter Beaven – and one governing body.

The two secondary schools announced plans for federation at the beginning of May. Both schools will remain separate with individual budgets and their own identities.