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Gordano School
St Mary's Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QR, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.1 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,097
Capacity
1,940
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 34% nationally for Attainment 8. The school boasts a solid 73% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 62% of graduates progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. However, while the EBacc entry rate stands at 53%, there may be opportunities for further improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.0 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 53% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 186 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other5.3%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.47516, -2.77007 · BS20 7QR
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN136856
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gordanoschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Gordano School rated by Ofsted?
Gordano School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Gordano School a good school?
Gordano School scores 60.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Gordano School in GCSEs?
Gordano School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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