The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.82
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,261
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 18%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Dr Robin Bassford (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
North Street, Oldland Common, Bristol, BS30 8TS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Sir Bernard Lovell Academy a selective school?
No. Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy currently has 1,261 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Bernard Lovell Academy take?
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is in Bristol, BS30 8TS, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Bernard Lovell Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir Bernard Lovell Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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