Gordano School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Bristol, North Somerset
BS20 7QR
Composite score
61.3

About Gordano School

Gordano School is a secondary school in Bristol, North Somerset, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 2,097 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. In the most recent GCSE results, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.0, above the national average of 46. That marks an improvement of 0.7 points in its Attainment 8 score on the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 33% of secondary schools nationally.

51% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 73% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,058
National rank
#89
In South West
#6
In North Somerset
Top 33%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
49.0
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
51%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
73%
% EBacc grade 5+
24%
EBacc average points score
4.42

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 2,097 % FSM ever-6 9.3% % EAL 5.7% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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