Somervale Secondary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Somervale Secondary School
Address: Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton
Town/City: Radstock
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA3 2JD
Telephone Number: 01761 414276
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
Trust: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Joanna Postlethwaite
Capacity: 839
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 781 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.9%

Location and administration

URN: 136311
DfE Number: 800/4133
UKPRN: 10031919
UPRN: 100121177485
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bath and North East Somerset (E06000022)
Constituency: Frome and East Somerset (E14001241)
Electoral Ward: Midsomer Norton Redfield (E05012476)

Easting & Northing: 366125E, 153995N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 17' 4.98" N 2° 29' 13.13" W
Plus Code: 9C3V7GM7+V6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Ainsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Kelly Antonowicz - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 May 2026.
  • Nicola Cunnington - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Mr Mike Fitzpatrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
  • Mr Lukas Gentle - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Mr Lukas Gentle - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
  • Gordon Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Tom Hokcaday - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 June 2027.
  • Jools Horton-Lakins - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
  • Jo Long - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2028.
  • Tonia Lovell - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Macmillian - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Rosie O'rourke - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Ms Joanna Postlethwaite - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Leah Sheppard - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Alun Williams - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.