Since December 2025, Ofsted will no longer give one overall judgement, such as ‘good’, ‘outstanding’ or ‘requires improvement’.
Instead the education watchdog’s report cards show will show colour-coded grades for different areas, including attendance and behaviour, achievement, and inclusion.
These areas will gradated under the new scale: exceptional, strong standard, expected standard, needs attention and urgent improvement.
So far, five schools around the Bristol postcode area have received a new grade in March. This is correct as of March 20, 2026.
The reports for each school and nursery can be found here.
5. Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
Following an inspection on January 13, the school was rated: Expected standard on Achievement, Attendance and behaviour, Curriculum and teaching, Inclusion, Personal development and wellbeing and Leadership and governance, and Needs attention on Post 16 provision. | Google