| Motto | Challenge, Learning, Growth |
|---|---|
| Type | Secondary school Academy |
| Headteacher | Mr Peter Beaven |
| Specialism | Arts College |
| Location | Redfield Road Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2JD England |
| DfE URN | 136311 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 538[1] |
| Ages | 11–19 |
| Website | www.somervaleschool.com |
Somervale School is situated in Midsomer Norton in Bath and North East Somerset in South West England. The school, which has academy status, is a specialist Arts College. It is one of two schools in the area, providing secondary education to local children and some pupils who live outside the catchment area. The number of puplis on the school roll is 538.[1] A fall in the number of pupils prompted the school to propose a federation with nearby Norton Hill School in March 2009. This is now in place with Peter Beaven as the head teacher of both schools within the federation, and a common governing body.[2] On 1 October 2010, Somervale School became an academy alongside Norton Hill.
In 2008, the school was the first in Bath and North East Somerset to win the Eco-Schools Silver Award.[3] Pupils in the school help to influence the way that the school is moving through the student council.
The local community radio station, Somer Valley FM, broadcasts from the former caretaker's house on the school premises. It provides opportunities for students to gain radio work experience and training.