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Gordano School

Academy converter · Bristol · BS20 7QR

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

2,029

Local authority

North Somerset

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bristol, North Somerset, 2,029 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 10%.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Secondary schools in Bristol
43
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS20
10
Secondary in BS20
2
Open schools in North Somerset LA
86
Secondary in North Somerset LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
136856

Location

Address
St Mary's Road, Portishead
Postcode
BS20 7QR
Town
Bristol
Local authority
North Somerset
District
North Somerset
Constituency
North Somerset
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
2,029
Boys / girls
1,022 / 1,007
School capacity
1,940
Capacity fill
2,029 / 1,940 (105%)
Free school meals
10%
FSM pupils
167
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Lighthouse Schools Partnership

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Louise Blundell
Telephone
01275842606
Website
http://www.gordanoschool.org.uk/

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