Exmouth Community College vs Gordano School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 104 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exmouth Community College
Exmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,031 students
Gordano School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,029 students
| Measure | Exmouth Community College Exmouth, South West | Gordano School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #198 of 402 | #74 of 402 |
| National rank | #2007 of 4,090 | #944 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,031 | 2,029 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,031 | 2,029 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63% | 72.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | 34.8 |
| town | Exmouth | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | exmouthcollege.org/ | www.gordanoschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gordano School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 49.2).
- •Exmouth Community College is the larger school with 2,031 students compared with 2,029.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Exmouth Community College better than Gordano School?
On the Success Index (England), Gordano School ranks higher (71.8 vs 49.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Exmouth Community College and Gordano School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Exmouth and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exmouth Community College: 2,031. Gordano School: 2,029. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exmouth Community College and Gordano School rank in South West?
Exmouth Community College is 198th of 402 and Gordano School is 74th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).