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Aiming High & Achieving Big

Dr Peter Claus of Pembroke College, Oxford University visited Southmoor. He hosted staff training on supporting high aspirations and applications before meeting with a Year 13 focus group to discuss their thoughts on the OxNet programme and university options. High achieving Year 12 pupils also attended an introductory session on what Oxford is really like …

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The Votes Are In!

After a creative week of campaigning, pupils and staff cast their votes for members to form our Student Council. We were delighted by the number of pupils who embraced the democratic spirit of Southmoor with great enthusiasm. We are proud to announce the students who have successfully secured places to represent our 2018/19 Student Council. This …

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Sweet Success

The bake-off came to Southmoor where head students Brooke and Tom hosted a MacMillan Coffee Morning in the Sixth Form Café in aid of Cancer Research. Our sweet-toothed staff and students managed to raise nearly £200 for this fantastic charity whilst enjoying a selection of tasty treats.

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We will soon be starting our new football training partnership with coaches from Durham University. The University run a very successful football with excellent coaches being made available to our students as part of a new partnership for this year. The training is open to all ages and abilities – boys and girls – and …

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Building Bonds at Derwent Hill

Year 12 embarked on the traditional ‘Welcome to Sixth Form’ expedition to The Lake District. Dozens of students and staff ventured to Derwent Hill for a packed few days of camp fires, kayaking on the lake, high rope challenges and gorge walking as well as games and bonding activities. Conduct was impeccable with a great …

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Yet More Success Stories for the Sixth Form at Southmoor Academy

Early analysis of our A Level results is showing some very pleasing outcomes with high levels of students achieving grades A*-C with notable successes in Biology, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Law& Psychology.   This means that we are now placing our students in some of the most prestigious institutions in the country.  Congratulations to all …

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