What did School Atlas judge Sir Bernard Lovell Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Sir Bernard Lovell Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy has 1,268 pupils on roll.

What ages does Sir Bernard Lovell Academy take?

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Sir Bernard Lovell Academy located?

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is located in Bristol, BS30 8TS, South Gloucestershire.

How do I apply to Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?

When Sir Bernard Lovell Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children; 2. APR with sibling in Year 8-13 — Children living within the Area of Prime Responsibility (APR) whose older sibling will be attending the school in Year 8 – Year 13 on the admissions date; 3. Children of staff — Children of Sir Bernard Lovell Academy School Staff employed on a permanent contract by the school for at least two years at the time of the application, or where the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. This does not include staff who work on the school campus for other employers, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the number of places available will be exhausted within any of the categories above, the priority of applications will be decided by geography, and priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school... If it does not prove possible to resolve the priority using distance, the remaining places will be allocated by random lottery, in front of an independent witness.

What is the largest ethnic background at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91% of pupils at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children.
2APR with sibling in Year 8-13 — Children living within the Area of Prime Responsibility (APR) whose older sibling will be attending the school in Year 8 – Year 13 on the admissions date.
3Children of staff — Children of Sir Bernard Lovell Academy School Staff employed on a permanent contract by the school for at least two years at the time of the application, or where the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. This does not include staff who work on the school campus for other employers.
4Children living within the APR
5Outside APR with sibling in Year 8-13 — Children living outside the APR whose older sibling will be attending the school in Year 8 – Year 13 on the admission date.
6Children living outside the APR — Children living outside the APR.

If two applications tie: Where the number of places available will be exhausted within any of the categories above, the priority of applications will be decided by geography, and priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school... If it does not prove possible to resolve the priority using distance, the remaining places will be allocated by random lottery, in front of an independent witness.

These over-subscription criteria will also be applied to all In-Year applicants to any year group.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Sir Bernard Lovell Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Sir Bernard Lovell Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?: Sir Bernard Lovell Academy has 1,268 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sir Bernard Lovell Academy take?: Sir Bernard Lovell Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Sir Bernard Lovell Academy located?: Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is located in Bristol, BS30 8TS, South Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?: Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?: When Sir Bernard Lovell Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children; 2. APR with sibling in Year 8-13 — Children living within the Area of Prime Responsibility (APR) whose older sibling will be attending the school in Year 8 – Year 13 on the admissions date; 3. Children of staff — Children of Sir Bernard Lovell Academy School Staff employed on a permanent contract by the school for at least two years at the time of the application, or where the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. This does not include staff who work on the school campus for other employers, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the number of places available will be exhausted within any of the categories above, the priority of applications will be decided by geography, and priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school... If it does not prove possible to resolve the priority using distance, the remaining places will be allocated by random lottery, in front of an independent witness.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91% of pupils at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children.
2APR with sibling in Year 8-13 — Children living within the Area of Prime Responsibility (APR) whose older sibling will be attending the school in Year 8 – Year 13 on the admissions date.
3Children of staff — Children of Sir Bernard Lovell Academy School Staff employed on a permanent contract by the school for at least two years at the time of the application, or where the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. This does not include staff who work on the school campus for other employers.
4Children living within the APR
5Outside APR with sibling in Year 8-13 — Children living outside the APR whose older sibling will be attending the school in Year 8 – Year 13 on the admission date.
6Children living outside the APR — Children living outside the APR.

These over-subscription criteria will also be applied to all In-Year applicants to any year group.

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Sir Bernard Lovell Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Sir Bernard Lovell Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?: Sir Bernard Lovell Academy has 1,268 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sir Bernard Lovell Academy take?: Sir Bernard Lovell Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Sir Bernard Lovell Academy located?: Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is located in Bristol, BS30 8TS, South Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?: Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?: When Sir Bernard Lovell Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children; 2. APR with sibling in Year 8-13 — Children living within the Area of Prime Responsibility (APR) whose older sibling will be attending the school in Year 8 – Year 13 on the admissions date; 3. Children of staff — Children of Sir Bernard Lovell Academy School Staff employed on a permanent contract by the school for at least two years at the time of the application, or where the member of staff has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. This does not include staff who work on the school campus for other employers, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the number of places available will be exhausted within any of the categories above, the priority of applications will be decided by geography, and priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school... If it does not prove possible to resolve the priority using distance, the remaining places will be allocated by random lottery, in front of an independent witness.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91% of pupils at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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