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Pupils from Summerhill Academy visited a local care home to interview residents about their primary school experiences and views on fairness as part of a research project. Children then visited the University of Bristol and spoke to students and staff in the Students’ Union about their experiences.

The Lord Mayor of Bristol Councillor Yassin Mohamud visited Summerhill Academy to look at the work they have accomplished to secure the School of Sanctuary Award. Summerhill Academy’s commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for all has seen it rewarded with a

Year 5 pupils from Summerhill Academy stepped back in time during an unforgettable visit to the world-famous Roman Baths in Bath, bringing their classroom learning about the Romans vividly to life. The Roman Baths, a premier 2,000-year-old historic site, feature a remarkably well-preserved Roman bathing and religious

  Rosie Carr, Hooker, Bristol Bears centre pic centre. The Annual T1 MegaFest brought together more than 200 children and young people from 13 schools from across the South West for an unforgettable day of sport, teamwork, and inspiration. The event is a key part

Children across the country swapped their traditional school uniforms for the costumes of their favourite literary characters as schools celebrated World Book Day, the annual event dedicated to promoting reading and literacy. From wizards and magical creatures to beloved storybook heroes, classrooms were filled with pupils dressed

When MP for Bristol East Kerry McCarthy announced the expansion of free breakfast clubs to three more schools in the city on Facebook in December 2025, the reaction online was swift – and often scathing. “It’s not ‘free’, the taxpayers are paying for it,” one person wrote. Others asked

Some of our fantastic Summerhill Academy citizens had the chance to take part in an amazing cricket skills and coaching event at City Academy. As always, they had a brilliant time and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment, and enthusiasm throughout. A spokesperson for the academy said: “We

Year 3 pupils from Summerhill Academy had a fantastic educational visit to WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, one of the UK’s most important wetland conservation sites. Founded in 1946 by conservationist Sir Peter Scott, the centre is an 800-acre wetland reserve located on the River Severn Estuary in

‘Strength, imagination and warmth’ brought to life a unique Lamplighters Parade staged in Bristol and attended by the creative children of Summerhill Academy. The Lamplighters Parade is a large-scale community lantern parade, primarily known for the annual Church Road Lantern Parade in Bristol organised by the non-profit

Year 3 pupils from Summerhill Academy had a wonderful time wandering through history at the world-famous Hampton Court Palace. Hampton Court Palace, a 500-year-old royal residence on the River Thames, was originally built by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in the 16th century before becoming one of King Henry