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Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
North Street, Oldland Common, Bristol BS30 8TS
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,190 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Futura Learning Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include IKB Academy, Wellsway School, Bedminster Down School, Clevedon School and Chilton Trinity School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Finances, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Representation and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| 2.6 | Mangotsfield School | |
| 3.0 | Bristol Brunel Academy | |
| 3.1 | Oasis Academy Brislington | |
| 3.5 | Downend School | |
| 3.9 | Bristol Metropolitan Academy |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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