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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 1,240 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, Admissions, Finances and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Destinations.
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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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
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.)
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.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
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
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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