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Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
Goodgraded 04/11/2021Ages 11–181,261 pupils
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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 04/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 844.5
England avg 45.1 · was 48.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
England avg 45% · was 47% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
England avg 65% · was 70% in 2023/24
EBacc entry20%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.74
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)D+
APS per entry 24.5
A-level grade (best 3)28.6
APS best 3: 28.6
AAB or better14%
Retention87%
Value added-0.83
Well below average · 95% CI -1.0 to -0.6
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake17.4%
Free school meals17.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.7%
Attendance90.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bristol
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