Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is a secondary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy currently has around 1261 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.4% boys and 44.6% girls. Around 18.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (78%) , including 29% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 10% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | North Street, Bristol, BS30 8TS |
| Website: | www.sblacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01174565900 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Robin Bassford |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 141665 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/11/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1409 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1261 |
| Number of Boys: | 699 |
| Number of Girls: | 562 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.40% | 1152 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 29 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 18 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 6 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 4 |
| African | 0.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Church of England Primary School School Road , Oldland Common BS30 6PH | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redfield Edge Primary School High Street , Oldland Common BS30 9TL | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redfield Edge Primary School High Street , Oldland Common BS30 9TL | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary School Poplar Close , Warmley BS30 5NW | - not rated | 887 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas Church of England Primary School Poplar Close , Warmley BS30 5NW | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School and Sports College Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Digitech Studio School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XQ | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune School 24 Poplar Road , Warmley BS30 5JU | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Tower School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warmley Park School Tower Road North , Warmley BS30 8XL | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.