Somervale Secondary School
URN: 136311 • Radstock BA3 2JD
Overview
- Name
- Somervale Secondary School
- URN
- 136311
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna Postlethwaite (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01761414276
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Redfield Road, Radstock BA3 2JD
Summary
Somervale Secondary School is a mixed comprehensive academy located in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset. With a current enrolment of 794 pupils and a capacity of 839, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and vibrant learning environment. The ethos of the school centres around hard work, kindness, and a passion for learning, with a commitment to maintaining high academic standards and excellent behaviour.
The school offers a broad curriculum for students aged 11 to 18, complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities aimed at enriching the educational experience. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Ms Joanna Postlethwaite, is dedicated to continuous improvement, focusing on delivering high-quality teaching and learning opportunities.
Somervale School is well-regarded within the local community, benefiting from its attractive campus and specialist facilities. The school aims to create a strong sense of belonging among students, staff, and parents, ensuring that every learner is supported in their educational journey. For more information, visit their website at [Somervale School](http://www.somervaleschool.com).
The school offers a broad curriculum for students aged 11 to 18, complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities aimed at enriching the educational experience. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Ms Joanna Postlethwaite, is dedicated to continuous improvement, focusing on delivering high-quality teaching and learning opportunities.
Somervale School is well-regarded within the local community, benefiting from its attractive campus and specialist facilities. The school aims to create a strong sense of belonging among students, staff, and parents, ensuring that every learner is supported in their educational journey. For more information, visit their website at [Somervale School](http://www.somervaleschool.com).
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- School Calendar and Term Dates (calendar)
- Letters Home (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- See all dates > (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Norton Hill Academy (67.8)
- Writhlington School (57.2)
- Somerset Studio School (56.1)
- Norton Hill School (45.2)
- Somervale School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 839
- Pupils
- 794
- Boys
- 435
- Girls
- 359
- FSM %
- 23.30
- Open date
- 2010-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 794 | 435 | 359 | 839 | 23.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 773 | 428 | 345 | 839 | 23.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 629 | 338 | 291 | 839 | 20.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 629 | 338 | 291 | 839 | 20.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 601 | 317 | 284 | 839 | 20.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 534 | 274 | 260 | 839 | 17.20 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.