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Gordano School is a non-selective academy. It has about 2,120 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Lighthouse Schools Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Backwell School, Churchill Academy & Sixth Form and Chew Valley School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Disadvantaged pupils, Finances and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Representation and Sixth form.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Nailsea School | |
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| 4.0 | St Katherine's School | |
| 4.2 | Backwell School | |
| 4.5 | Oasis Academy Brightstowe | |
| 5.3 | St Bede's Catholic College | |
| 6.5 | Ashton Park School | |
| 6.5 | Blaise High School | |
| 7.1 | Bristol Free School | |
| 7.1 | Redland Green School | |
| 7.3 | Cotham School | |
| 7.5 | Bedminster Down School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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