Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

The school names its SENDCo as Mrs L Watts on the inclusion page.

“SENDCo - Mrs L Watts”

The school names its SENDCo (Mrs L Watts) responsible for special educational needs and disabilities provision.

“SENDCo - Mrs L Watts”

Names Mr G Lyle as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for parents/carers to contact with concerns.

“Please feel free to contact Mr G Lyle (Designated Safeguarding Lead for Sir Bernard Lovell Academy) or the main switch board if you have any concerns in relation to students being at risk.”

The academy states it takes safeguarding responsibility seriously and fosters a culture of vigilance among staff, students and parents.

“Sir Bernard Lovell Academy takes seriously its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of the children and young people in its care. The welfare and safety of the children in our care is of paramount importance to us and we foster a culture of vigilance among staff, students and parents/carers.”

School describes wide ranging extra-curricular opportunities developing broader skills

“We foster gifts, talents and interests in all their forms, both in the classroom and through our wide ranging extra-curricular opportunities which develop the broader skills and memories that stay with young people long after their time at SBL.”

Ofsted inspectors noted staff have high expectations and pupils work hard to meet them.

“Staff have high expectations and pupils work hard to meet them.”

Ofsted quote highlights high staff expectations and pupil effort

“‘Staff have high expectations and pupils work hard to meet them’”

Sixth form emphasises that success comes from strong attendance and an excellent independent work ethic.

“At SBL Sixth Form, we believe strongly that success will come to those with strong attendance and an excellent independent work ethic.”

Open Evening features talks from the Headteacher and Director of Sixth Form plus a tour of a new dedicated Sixth Form Centre.

“Hear from our Headteacher and Director of Sixth Form at 6pm, then tour our new Sixth Form Centre, explore subject exhibitions, and meet our staff.”

Sixth form holds an open evening event for prospective post-16 students, including talks and a tour of the new Sixth Form Centre.

“Join us for our Open Evening on Thursday 16th October 2025, 6–8pm .”

School holds a Sixth Form Open Evening on 16 October 2025, 6-8pm.

“Join us for our Open Evening on Thursday 16th October 2025, 6–8pm .”

School states its curriculum pathways can lead students into higher education, including Russell Group universities.

“All pathways can lead a student into Higher Education degree settings including Russell Group Universities.”

The school states that all curriculum pathways can lead students into Higher Education degree settings, including Russell Group Universities.

“All pathways can lead a student into Higher Education degree settings including Russell Group Universities.”

Ofsted judged the school 'good' in all areas following a November 2021 inspection.

“The section 5 inspection resulted in the school being judged as 'good' in all areas.”

GCSE results 2023 remained strong, with English at 80% grade 4 and 64% grade 5, Maths at 77% grade 4 and 63% grade 5.

“outcomes at SBL have remained strong at grade 4 with English achieving 80% at grade 4 and 64% at grade 5. Maths achieved 77% at grade 4 and 63% at grade 5.”