Is Sir Bernard Lovell Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 9th of 16 secondary schools in South Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sir Bernard Lovell Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44.6 (England: 46.2). 38.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

North Street, Oldland Common, Bristol, BS30 8TS

Local ranking9th of 16 secondary schools in South Gloucestershire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1409

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 44.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 38.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 62.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 202

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 80.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 24.0%
Apprenticeships: 18.0%
Employment: 45.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

D+

Avg A-Level Grade

24.5

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

28.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 14.3% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 25.8
16-18 Cohort: 133

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1261
Boys: 676 (53%)
Girls: 592 (47%)
Capacity: 1409 (90% full)
SEND: 18.6%
FSM Eligible: 18.2%
EAL: 1.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 15.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 68.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,754/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
White Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%
Asian Indian: 0.3%

93.5%

White British

1.5%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01174565900

enquiries@sblacademy.org.uk

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North Street

Bristol, South West

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Administrative

URN: 141665
UKPRN: 10048237
Establishment No.: 4005
Trust: FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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