The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.0
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 336 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 162 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,097
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Louise Blundell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Mary's Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Gordano School a selective school?
No. Gordano School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Gordano School's Ofsted rating?
Gordano School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gordano School?
Gordano School currently has 2,097 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gordano School take?
Gordano School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Gordano School?
Gordano School is in Bristol, BS20 7QR, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gordano School have a sixth form?
Yes, Gordano School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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