Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in South Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sir Bernard Lovell Academy.

Bristol, BS308TS Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.3%
Continue in education or training
31.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 November 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
North Street
Oldland Common
Bristol, BS308TS
Phone
1174565900
Website
sblacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141665
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
North Street, Oldland Common, Bristol, BS30 8TS
Website
www.sblacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1409 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,244
Free School Meals
16.7% (208 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
10.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
20.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.5%
Ebacc Languages:
30.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.08
Progress 8 Range:
-0.13 to 0.28
University Progression:
36.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
38.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
18.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
36%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
50 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.3 (+18.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.3 (+8.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
156
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,244 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Opening doors to success"

Cooperation Effort Honesty Resilience Positivity Confidence

Head Teacher's Message

SBL Academy is an oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational school, part of the Futura Learning Partnership, aiming to provide exceptional education with high expectations for attendance, behaviour and achievement; staff deliver inspirational teaching and strong pastoral care through a house system.

Facilities

SBL Sports Centre SBL School Library School library with extensive IT facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced and supports progression to Post-16 education and careers. Curriculum encourages British values, democracy and the rule of law. KS3-4 structure with academic EBacc-focused and vocational pathways. KS4 typically includes nine GCSE qualifications or equivalent over two years; some subjects offered at Level 3 in Sixth Form. Languages taught: French and Spanish in Years 7-9, GCSE in Year 11. Design & Technology focused on food, textiles, resistant materials and control technology in KS3. English Language & Literature taught in Years 10-11; GCSE Science starts in Year 10; triple science option. Extensive extra-curricular programme including educational visits, sports, drama, music and community involvement. Care, advice and guidance programme, assemblies, and KS3- KS4 transition support. Home/School portal Insight for home study.

Admissions Criteria

The school follows South Gloucestershire’s admissions policy, which is based on: Special educational needs; Local siblings; Geographical considerations (those living within a school’s area of prime responsibility) and geographical considerations (those living outside a school’s area of prime responsibility); Appeals process.

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