Inclusivity and opportunity are fundamental to the ethos of Somercotes Academy. At Somercotes we believe that every child really does matter. We are proud of all of our students and our staff are committed to the holistic development of every young person in our care.
Students at Somercotes Academy are provided with exceptionally high standards of teaching along with the best possible learning environments and educational resources that students, parents and the local community can be proud of.
We are aspirational about our students’ academic achievements. Indeed, in the last published school league tables, the Academy was recognised as being in the top ten most improved secondary schools in England for increase in Progress 8.
Somercotes alumni leave the Academy as well-rounded individuals who engage in a diverse range of careers and future pathways, including graduate professions.
The Academy is committed to the values of community. Students at Somercotes Academy are expected to meet high standards of behaviour, tolerance and respect. We encourage kindness and compassion, viewing these values as intrinsic to the development of our students as good citizens within both local and global communities.
Somercotes Academy is a successful growing school and we are excited about our future direction.
All applicants for teaching posts must hold or be working toward QTS.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of this process, all successful applicants are required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.