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Gordano School
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- Portishead BS20 7QR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils have the opportunity to study a breadth of subjects and achieve strongly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Typically, pupils behave well, benefiting from positive relationships with staff.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is strong and professional development opportunities are well-thought-out.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use information to address pupils鈥� misconceptions and shape future learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not consistently adapt the curriculum for pupils with SEND.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through Ofsted Parent View and school events.
Communication: School communicates pupils' progress and events effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: General feedback from parents is considered during inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders provide strong support and create a positive culture around safeguarding.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has improved support for disadvantaged pupils and enhanced curriculum structure.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements and positive culture around student safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Whole-school PSHE curriculum prepares pupils well for British society.
Extracurricular Offerings: School offers a wide range of sports, clubs, theatre trips, and educational visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from balanced academic responsibilities and extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive comprehensive career guidance about their next steps and higher education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students thrive and appreciate the high quality of education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Robust processes identify and support SEND needs quickly, though some inconsistencies remain.
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Gordano School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 2122 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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1937 - A new secondary school with a $27,000 price tag is suggested.
The school began classes on September 17th.
Under Mr. Elliott, the head teacher, there were 300 students and 18 teachers.
Twelve classrooms, including two each for household science, science, and woodworking.
The fact that the New Gordano School has two halls, an art room, a library, a gym, and a kitchen has led local journalists to declare that the school is a palace.
On July 12, 1957, Sir Phillip Morris, the vice chancellor of Bristol University, gave Gordano School its formal opening.
The playing grounds still required renovation, and it had cost 146,000.
500 students were enrolled by September of that year, and council members demanded more classroom space.
The "post-war bulge" was cited as the cause of the growth.
The skeleton of an Iron Age man was discovered in 1961 during excavations. He was given the name Septimus since he was discovered on the seventh day of the seventh month.
With 900 students and 30 teachers, Gordano was dubbed the "Big Experiment" in 1964 when it opened as Somerset's first comprehensive school.
The education department predicted that by 1975, there will be three times as many schools.
The sixth form was expected to bring the total number of students to 2200.
Gordano purchased its first computer in 1980, and there was only one!
The Silver Jubilee Trust, a charity trust fund, was created in 1981 to commemorate the school's silver jubilee.
There were now 88 teachers and 1,589 students.
In 2003, Gordano School was accepted into the esteemed DFES "Leading Edge" programme.
As the lead school, Gordano works closely with St Katherines and Wyvern Schools on Leading Edge Projects.
2004 - Gordano School received The European Award for languages - the award was made in recognition of the school's innovative, effective and replicable approach to the teaching of French, German and Spanish.
2006 - Gordano School celebrated its Golden Jubilee and on November 11th officially opened a new hall, library, drama studio, a new music suite, extra science laboratories, and a maths, psychology and social studies block.
2007 - Gordano School received a new designation as a Specialist Technology College in October.
Gordano School became a Foundation School on November 1st.
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The school began classes on September 17th.
Under Mr. Elliott, the head teacher, there were 300 students and 18 teachers.
Twelve classrooms, including two each for household science, science, and woodworking.
The fact that the New Gordano School has two halls, an art room, a library, a gym, and a kitchen has led local journalists to declare that the school is a palace.
On July 12, 1957, Sir Phillip Morris, the vice chancellor of Bristol University, gave Gordano School its formal opening.
The playing grounds still required renovation, and it had cost 146,000.
500 students were enrolled by September of that year, and council members demanded more classroom space.
The "post-war bulge" was cited as the cause of the growth.
The skeleton of an Iron Age man was discovered in 1961 during excavations. He was given the name Septimus since he was discovered on the seventh day of the seventh month.
With 900 students and 30 teachers, Gordano was dubbed the "Big Experiment" in 1964 when it opened as Somerset's first comprehensive school.
The education department predicted that by 1975, there will be three times as many schools.
The sixth form was expected to bring the total number of students to 2200.
Gordano purchased its first computer in 1980, and there was only one!
The Silver Jubilee Trust, a charity trust fund, was created in 1981 to commemorate the school's silver jubilee.
There were now 88 teachers and 1,589 students.
In 2003, Gordano School was accepted into the esteemed DFES "Leading Edge" programme.
As the lead school, Gordano works closely with St Katherines and Wyvern Schools on Leading Edge Projects.
2004 - Gordano School received The European Award for languages - the award was made in recognition of the school's innovative, effective and replicable approach to the teaching of French, German and Spanish.
2006 - Gordano School celebrated its Golden Jubilee and on November 11th officially opened a new hall, library, drama studio, a new music suite, extra science laboratories, and a maths, psychology and social studies block.
2007 - Gordano School received a new designation as a Specialist Technology College in October.
Gordano School became a Foundation School on November 1st.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 98% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.60% | 35.00% | 5.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 28.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 43.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 17.56% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 8.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 11.38% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 95.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 305 | 172 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 90.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 42.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 28.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.23% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 17.85% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.08% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 30.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 44.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 19.31% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 10.75% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% | 14.25% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 302 | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.93% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 48.36% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.79% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.43% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 5 | 29.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 6 | 46.07% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 24.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 9.27% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 1 | 14.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.73 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 86.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 290 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 36.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 32.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.45% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.09% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 4 | 34.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 6 | 52% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 22.23% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 10 | 10.15% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 4 | 14% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.55 | 3.12 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 77.73% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 285 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 71.27% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 39.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 29.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.64% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 32.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 47.77% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 29.62% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 15.85% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 17.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.45% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 307 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 76.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.91% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.27% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.36% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.47 | 31.44 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.82 | 32.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.60% | 10.31% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 175 | 203 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 44.25% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.38% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 27.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.25% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.61 | 34.07 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.73 | 32.77 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.4% | 17.98% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 158 | 285 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 44.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.25% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 29.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.88% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.44 3 | 28.19 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.17 3 | 27.83 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.2% | 10.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 189 | 331 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 48.43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 28.86% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.43% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.15 5 | 34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.69 2 | 34.42 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.7% | 18.36% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 18 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 42 | 52.14% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.57% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 23% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 4.29% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.73 | 31.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.79 | 34.74 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.5% | 15.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 40 | 58.71% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 8.57% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 28.71% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.43% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gordano School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
