Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
Address: North Street, Oldland Common
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS30 8TS
Telephone Number: 0117 456 5900
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Futura Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Futura Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Principal: Dr Robin Bassford
Capacity: 1409
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1268 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18%

Location and administration

URN: 141665
DfE Number: 803/4005
UKPRN: 10048237
UPRN: 549803
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: South Gloucestershire (E06000025)
Constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham (E14001394)
Electoral Ward: Bitton & Oldland Common (E05012104)

Easting & Northing: 367334E, 171703N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 38.43" N 2° 28' 16.6" W
Plus Code: 9C3VCGVH+JF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr John Artus - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 February 2026.
  • Dr Robin Bassford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Catherine Bullock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
  • Mrs Amanda Heath - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2029.
  • Mr James Miles - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Parfitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mrs Hannah Radford-Cole - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Susan Robbins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Ware - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 April 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 April 2029.
  • Dr Sarah Wattley - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Mr Tom Winchester - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 May 2026.