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New Cameras for Year 10 GCSE Photography Students

New Cameras for Year 10 GCSE Photography Students

11 October 2025
Year 10 GCSE Photography students have been enjoying their practical session this week learning to use their new cameras! 
Duke of Edinburgh Expedition

Duke of Edinburgh Expedition

06 October 2025
On the weekend of the 20 and 21 September, 32 of our Year 10 students completed their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award Expedition. The students faced an unexpectedly challenging weekend, completing two walks of a combined 12 miles whilst carrying all the kit required for a weekend of camping....
Local MP Visits Stour Valley to Celebrate School’s Growth and Community Spirit

Local MP Visits Stour Valley to Celebrate School’s Growth and Community Spirit

02 October 2025
Stour Valley welcomed local MP, Nick Timothy, this morning for a special visit. During his time at the school, Mr Timothy met with Mrs Kelly, toured the facilities, and saw first-hand how Stour Valley has flourished as a thriving part of the local community.   The visit highlight...
SMASHED Workshop

SMASHED Workshop

01 October 2025
Today we were joined by SMASHED to deliver an excellent performance and workshop on the pressures of teenage life and the risks around alcohol. This links to the Futures curriculum: https://stourvalley.org/curriculum/pshe.  School Year 8 students engaged with this opportunity fant...
Stand Up to Comedy 

Stand Up to Comedy 

16 September 2025
This term we are delighted to announce that Custard Comedy Nights will be coming to Clare, using the school hall as a venue to bring some big names to Suffolk's smallest town. This promises a brilliant night out on your doorstep - with three quality acts that you would usually expect to...
Nancy Shines at Hickstead: A Remarkable Achievement in Showjumping

Nancy Shines at Hickstead: A Remarkable Achievement in Showjumping

16 September 2025
Year 8 equestrian Nancy delivered an outstanding performance at Hickstead over the weekend, securing a place in both the Championships and the Supreme Championships. Riding her pony with skill and determination, Nancy triumphed against tough competition and challenging weather con...
Celebrating GCSE Success

Celebrating GCSE Success

03 September 2025
There were big smiles and proud moments at Stour Valley Community School on GCSE Results Day as students celebrated an excellent set of GCSE results, reflecting their hard work, resilience, and determination over the past five years.  We are incredibly proud of all our students. Their commi...
Summer Term Enhancement Day 2025

Summer Term Enhancement Day 2025

14 July 2025
Thursday 10th July saw our final enhancement day for years 7, 8 and 9. Year 9 took part in activities designed to prepare them for Key Stage 4. A big thank you to the Technology and Humanities Faculties for running engaging activities and building students' collaboration and ambition. Year 8 took...
Duke of Edinburgh Expedition

Duke of Edinburgh Expedition

06 October 2025
On the weekend of the 20 and 21 September, 32 of our Year 10 students completed their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award Expedition. The students faced an unexpectedly challenging weekend, completing two walks of a combined 12 miles whilst carrying all the kit required for a weekend of camping....
Local MP Visits Stour Valley to Celebrate School’s Growth and Community Spirit

Local MP Visits Stour Valley to Celebrate School’s Growth and Community Spirit

02 October 2025
Stour Valley welcomed local MP, Nick Timothy, this morning for a special visit. During his time at the school, Mr Timothy met with Mrs Kelly, toured the facilities, and saw first-hand how Stour Valley has flourished as a thriving part of the local community.   The visit highlight...
SMASHED Workshop

SMASHED Workshop

01 October 2025
Today we were joined by SMASHED to deliver an excellent performance and workshop on the pressures of teenage life and the risks around alcohol. This links to the Futures curriculum: https://stourvalley.org/curriculum/pshe.  School Year 8 students engaged with this opportunity fant...
Stand Up to Comedy 

Stand Up to Comedy 

16 September 2025
This term we are delighted to announce that Custard Comedy Nights will be coming to Clare, using the school hall as a venue to bring some big names to Suffolk's smallest town. This promises a brilliant night out on your doorstep - with three quality acts that you would usually expect to...
Nancy Shines at Hickstead: A Remarkable Achievement in Showjumping

Nancy Shines at Hickstead: A Remarkable Achievement in Showjumping

16 September 2025
Year 8 equestrian Nancy delivered an outstanding performance at Hickstead over the weekend, securing a place in both the Championships and the Supreme Championships. Riding her pony with skill and determination, Nancy triumphed against tough competition and challenging weather con...
Celebrating GCSE Success

Celebrating GCSE Success

03 September 2025
There were big smiles and proud moments at Stour Valley Community School on GCSE Results Day as students celebrated an excellent set of GCSE results, reflecting their hard work, resilience, and determination over the past five years.  We are incredibly proud of all our students. Their commi...
Summer Term Enhancement Day 2025

Summer Term Enhancement Day 2025

14 July 2025
Thursday 10th July saw our final enhancement day for years 7, 8 and 9. Year 9 took part in activities designed to prepare them for Key Stage 4. A big thank you to the Technology and Humanities Faculties for running engaging activities and building students' collaboration and ambition. Year 8 took...
Year 9 Art Clay Creations

Year 9 Art Clay Creations

10 July 2025
On Wednesday our Year 9 Art students worked with clay in their lesson, we are pleased to share images of their process and results. You can access the complete Art gallery via the following link: Art Gallery - Stour Valley Community School