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Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
Goodgraded 04/11/2021Ages 11–181,261 pupilsDoes not apply
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bristol, within the South Gloucestershire local authority. The school has around 1,261 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/11/2021, Sir Bernard Lovell Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.5 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view Sir Bernard Lovell Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 04/11/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals17.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.4%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 844.5
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
EBacc entry20%
EBacc average point score3.74
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 24.5
Value added-0.83Well below average · 95% CI -1.0 to -0.6
Retention87%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Bristol
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