Gordano School Catchment Area
Gordano School is a academy converter secondary school in Bristol, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 2097 pupils, and a capacity of 1940 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
2,097
Pupils
1,940
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Gordano School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Gordano School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Somerset catchment area documents →Gordano School — School Information
- Full address
- St Mary's Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QR
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 9.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136856
Other Secondary Schools in Bristol
If Gordano School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School Catchment Area
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St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Catchment Area
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John Cabot Academy Catchment Area
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Bristol Brunel Academy Catchment Area
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gordano School
Is Gordano School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Gordano School currently has 2097 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1940 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gordano School? ▾
Admission to Gordano School is managed by North Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Gordano School cover? ▾
Gordano School is a secondary school in Bristol, North Somerset, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gordano School? ▾
Gordano School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.