How many pupils does Gordano School have?

Gordano School has 2,097 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Gordano School's Ofsted rating?

Gordano School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).

How does Gordano School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Gordano School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.1 in 2025/26.

Is Gordano School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gordano School is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Gordano School?

Gordano School is located at St Mary's Road, North Somerset, North Somerset, BS20 7QR.

Gordano School

St Mary's Road, North Somerset, North Somerset, BS20 7QR

Good

Inspected 30 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

51.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

2,097

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Gordano School

Gordano School is an academy converter in North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,097 pupils on roll. It is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.1 (2025/26). 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Somerset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 2,097 / 1,940 (108%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.7%

Free school meals

6.2%

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

8.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

51.1

Attainment 8

385 pupils

54%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

74.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

113 students

16.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

62%

To higher education

27%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

87%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.2%

Overall absence

19.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

122.94

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24

17.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

31.82

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

£48,900

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,966 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,751

Spend per pupil

£7,328

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: St Mary's Road, North Somerset, North Somerset, BS20 7QR
Phone: 01275842606
Headteacher: Louise Blundell
Website: http://www.gordanoschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gordano School?: Gordano School is an academy converter in North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Gordano School have?: Gordano School has 2,097 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Gordano School's Ofsted rating?: Gordano School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).
How does Gordano School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Gordano School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.1 in 2025/26.
Is Gordano School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Gordano School is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Gordano School?: Gordano School is located at St Mary's Road, North Somerset, North Somerset, BS20 7QR.

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