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Gordano School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Louise Blundell

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location_onBristol, BS20 7QR

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

2,157

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#6 in North Somerset

#1,076 of 3,216 nationally

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Gordano School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bristol, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Gordano School is an academy converter in Bristol, North Somerset, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 2,097 pupils on roll, of whom 9% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49, placing the school #6 in North Somerset and #1,076 of 3,216 nationally. 50.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 51.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.0 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

50.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.8%

Entering EBacc52.80%

EBacc APS4.42

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54.80%

EBacc APS4.33

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.48

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.95

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.73

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.55

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

0.0

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

125

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.4%

Achieving A*–A22.8%

Achieving A*–B51.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

149

Retention rate98.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

139

Retention rate96.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

137

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 April 2024

Inspection Report

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24 April 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-04-30

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2012-04-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-06-06

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(38 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,097 pupils. During this period, there were 50 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,097	50	2.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,101	60	2.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,116	53	2.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,122	50	2.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,118	53	2.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,151	46	2.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,157	39	1.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,150	22	1.0%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,104	15	0.7%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,111	22	1.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,116	19	0.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,009	14	0.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,009	8	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,012	18	0.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,945	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,945	21	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,950	26	1.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,887	14	0.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,895	23	1.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,905	23	1.2%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,837	28	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,847	18	1.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,852	29	1.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,847	32	1.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,844	21	1.1%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,851	29	1.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 96 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 24 pupils

Physical Disability 18 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

65.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

68.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree32%

disagree37%

strongly disagree16%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree14%

agree47%

disagree27%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree11%

agree25%

disagree27%

strongly disagree20%

don't know3%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree4%

agree23%

disagree27%

strongly disagree41%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree18%

agree49%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree16%

agree46%

disagree23%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree13%

agree51%

disagree25%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree58%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree53%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree14%

agree38%

disagree25%

strongly disagree14%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes51%

no49%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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