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Sir Bernard Lovell Academy term dates
Sir Bernard Lovell Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are South Gloucestershire council's standard term dates. We don't have Sir Bernard Lovell Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
South Gloucestershire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Bristol BS30 8TS
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,268
Trust: FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
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Website: www.sblacademy.org.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- Post-16 provisionNeeds attention
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Sir Bernard Lovell Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from South Gloucestershire council's standard term dates — Sir Bernard Lovell Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Sir Bernard Lovell Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.