Open Other Secondary Mixed

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

North Street, Bristol, BS30 8TS
Part of: FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
Bristol, BS30 8TS
1,261 Pupils
1,409 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
18.00% FSM %
699 Boys
562 Girls
About Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,261 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,409. Current headteacher: Robin Bassford.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority South Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary Constituency North East Somerset and Hanham
Ward Bitton & Oldland Common
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-04-2015
UKPRN 10048237
URN 141665
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jane Ware Chair of Local Governing Body 19/04/2021 18/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jane Ware Chair of Local Governing Body 19/04/2021 18/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Artus Local Governor 19/04/2021 18/04/2025 Elected by parents
Mr John Artus Local Governor 22/05/2025 16/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Robin Bassford Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Catherine Bullock Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Heath Local Governor 17/03/2023 16/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Lewis Local Governor 19/04/2021 18/04/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Jane Lewis Local Governor 22/05/2025 21/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Miles Local Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Parfitt Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Radford-Cole Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
0.56 km • Bristol
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Redfield Edge Primary School
0.56 km • Bristol
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St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
0.81 km • Bristol
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Neptune School
0.84 km •
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Cherry Garden Primary School
0.99 km • Bristol
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Parkwall Primary School
1 km • Bristol
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Bristol, South Gloucestershire.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy has 1,261 pupils, with a capacity of 1,409.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is Dr Robin Bassford.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is at North Street, Oldland Common, Bristol, BS30 8TS, in the South Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy: Has a sixth form.
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Dr Robin Bassford
North Street, Oldland Common, Bristol, BS30 8TS
01174565900
www.sblacademy.org.uk
Location
BS30 8TS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141665
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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