GCSE 2025/26
#1,897 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,325 of 2,536
Worse than 91% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 141665.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 44.6, similar to England, similar to South Gloucestershire | 42.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 62.9%, similar to England, similar to South Gloucestershire | 61% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 38.1%, worse than England, similar to South Gloucestershire | 40.8% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 7.4%, worse than England, worse than South Gloucestershire | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 56.9%, worse than England, similar to South Gloucestershire | 54.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 202 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 24.46, worse than England, worse than South Gloucestershire | 30.73 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 28.57, worse than England, worse than South Gloucestershire | 32.17 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C | - | - |
| AAB or better | 14.3%, worse than England, similar to South Gloucestershire | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.83, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Well below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 78 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,268 |
| Girls | 592 |
| Boys | 676 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 17.4% |
| First language not English | 2.4% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,409 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 10% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 150 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 201 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 52 |
| Average class size | 24.1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 17.3 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.6 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 73.11 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 14.44 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 41.25 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 68.7 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 60.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 7.1 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 236 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 412 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 255 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 221 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 17 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.2%, similar to England, better than South Gloucestershire | 8.7% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 17.2%, better than England, better than South Gloucestershire | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 4.4%, worse than England, similar to South Gloucestershire | 4.6% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 28.8% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 9.4% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 91.1% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 76.6% |
| School sixth form | 36.5% |
| Sixth form college | 19.8% |
| Further education | 19.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% |
| Employment | 4.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 87.7% |
| Higher education | 34.2% |
| Employment | 32.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 17.8% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 9.6% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Anne's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Redfield Edge Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Jan 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Barnabas Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Cherry Garden Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2015. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Parkwall Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Cadbury Heath Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Digitech Studio School | Studio schools | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Barrs Court Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Jan 2014. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Longwell Green Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2019. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | The Meadows Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2022. |
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is rated Good, last inspected on 13 Jan 2026. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy ranks 1,897 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools) and 2,325 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 91% of schools).
In 2025/26, 38.1% of pupils at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 44.6 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy was D+, and 14.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Sir Bernard Lovell Academy made 236 offers from 412 applications (1.7 per offer), and 221 of 255 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy has 1,268 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy had 1,409 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Sir Bernard Lovell Academy has a sixth form with 150 places in 2024/25.
At Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, the average class had 24.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.3 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy missed 8.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 17.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.