Gordano School
URN: 136856 • Bristol BS20 7QR
Overview
- Name
- Gordano School
- URN
- 136856
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Blundell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01275842606
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Mary's Road, Bristol BS20 7QR
Summary
Gordano School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bristol, North Somerset, with a current enrolment of 2,097 students, surpassing its capacity of 1,940. The school prides itself on a long-standing reputation for academic success, offering a comprehensive education tailored to meet the diverse needs of all learners, from the academically gifted to those requiring additional support.
The curriculum at Gordano is designed to foster curiosity and confidence, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning. The school employs innovative teaching methods and modern technology while maintaining a disciplined classroom environment. A strong pastoral care system, supported by a House system and dedicated Heads of House, ensures that students receive regular academic and welfare monitoring, facilitating open communication with parents.
Gordano School also emphasizes extracurricular activities, providing a wide range of clubs, sports, and creative opportunities. The school actively collaborates with local businesses and community groups, creating a vibrant learning environment that promotes both academic and personal growth for all students.
The curriculum at Gordano is designed to foster curiosity and confidence, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning. The school employs innovative teaching methods and modern technology while maintaining a disciplined classroom environment. A strong pastoral care system, supported by a House system and dedicated Heads of House, ensures that students receive regular academic and welfare monitoring, facilitating open communication with parents.
Gordano School also emphasizes extracurricular activities, providing a wide range of clubs, sports, and creative opportunities. The school actively collaborates with local businesses and community groups, creating a vibrant learning environment that promotes both academic and personal growth for all students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Report an absence (sen)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) (sen)
- Parent & Student Presentations (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- 22 OctSEND Evening 5:30pm – 7:30pmView Details (sen)
- Full Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Termly Newsletter (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (74.3)
- Backwell School (70.2)
- Chew Valley School (68.9)
- Bristol Free School (67.7)
- Redland Green School (67.5)
Key details
- LA
- North Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1940
- Pupils
- 2097
- Boys
- 1088
- Girls
- 1009
- FSM %
- 9.10
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2097 | 1088 | 1009 | 1940 | 9.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2122 | 1122 | 1000 | 1940 | 7.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2111 | 1101 | 1010 | 1940 | 6.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2111 | 1101 | 1010 | 1940 | 6.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2009 | 1039 | 970 | 1940 | 5.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1945 | 999 | 946 | 1940 | 4.60 |
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