Gordano School

A good academy converter school in North Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gordano School.

Bristol, BS207QR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.0%
Continue in education or training
38.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 45.0%
Sustained employment
74.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 April 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Mary's Road
Portishead
Bristol, BS207QR
Phone
1275842606
Website
gordanoschool.org.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136856
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
St Mary's Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QR
Website
http://www.gordanoschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1940 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,122
Free School Meals
8.3% (176 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
10.1
Maths Attainment 8:
9.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
33.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
83.9%
Ebacc Languages:
60.1%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.02
Progress 8 Range:
-0.17 to 0.12
University Progression:
42.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
45.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
38.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
42%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
190 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.0 (+20.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
33.2 (+13.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.3 (+8.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
132 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
265
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,122 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(32 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(29 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream big. Do your best. Give back."

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Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Ms Louise Blundell is featured in the school video and shares her vision for Gordano, emphasising a warm, ambitious community where every student is valued and supported to learn and grow.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award Creative Arts clubs Sport clubs Debating Outdoor learning

Sports

netball

Facilities

excellent sporting facilities vibrant creative and performing arts facilities Secret Woodland Garden The Compass SEND provision (Year 7 EHCPs) including a sensory room learning centre developed with local businesses and community groups professional-standard recording studio and music technology facilities funded by a Universal Music UK Sound Foundation grant

Curriculum Highlights

Whole School Curriculum Rationale Approaches to Supporting Literacy and Library Resources Computing Creative Arts DT English Humanities (Including PSHE) Maths Modern Foreign Languages PE Science Social Sciences

SEND Provision

Gordano School provides SEND provisions including Core Support (numeracy and literacy) delivered by SEND experienced teachers; a classroom dedicated to SEND pupils (Student Support); a sensory break/quiet room (Student Support 2); a dedicated SEMH-oriented learning space (Learning Support 3); The Compass, initially for Year 7 pupils with EHCPs, a small-group provision with a Sensory Room and targeted interventions; Emotionally Based School Avoidance Programme; Enhanced Transition in collaboration with feeder primary schools; ASD Provision under development with Local Education Authority involvement.

Admissions Criteria

To apply for a place in Years 7–11, an application form should be completed and emailed to [email protected] or submitted as a paper copy. An application can also be made through North Somerset Council. See the LSP Admissions Policy 2025-26 for detailed guidance and appeals information.

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