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Winning Debut for Sixth Form Footballers.

Southmoor Academy’s Sixth Form football team made history by securing victory in their first ever competitive game against another school, beating Lanchester St Bede’s 4–1 away from home in a fantastic team performance! From the first whistle, the team demonstrated outstanding determination, teamwork and commitment, showing great character and a real desire to win. Playing …

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Open Evening 2026

Southmoor Academy Sixth Form welcomed prospective students and their families on Wednesday for an exciting Open Evening, offering a taste of the opportunities available beyond GCSEs. Visitors had the chance to explore our A Level courses, meet staff and current students, and discover how our Sixth Form supports young people to develop their talents, build …

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Macmillian Coffee Morning

Our Sixth Form students once again organised a fantastic Macmillan Coffee Morning, helping to raise funds for people living with cancer. Cakes were available to buy in the main school yard at breaktime, with every penny raised going towards the vital work of Macmillan Cancer Support. This year also marks the 35th anniversary of Macmillan’s …

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Year 12 Step Inside the Crime Village

Our Year 12 Law students recently visited Newcastle College for an immersive experience in its Crime Village, giving them the opportunity to put their classroom learning into practice. The Crime Village is a dedicated simulation space designed to recreate real-life policing and criminal justice scenarios. Newcastle College’s facilities include simulated environments, crime-scene investigation resources and …

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Year 12 & 13 Go Head-to-Head

There was plenty of passion on show last week as our Year 12 and Year 13 students went head-to-head in what we hope will be the first of many friendly Sixth Form football fixtures. This was the first time we have been able to establish a football team in the Sixth Form, making the fixture a …

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Welcome to Sixth Form!

A new academic year is underway, and we’re delighted to welcome our Sixth Form students back to Southmoor! A special welcome goes to our new Year 12 students, who are beginning an exciting new chapter as they take their first steps towards higher education, future careers and life beyond school. This is a time to …

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