Gordano School vs High Down Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordano School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,029 students
High Down Infant School
Portishead · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
198 students
| Measure | Gordano School Bristol, South West | High Down Infant School Portishead, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #74 of 402 | #22 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #944 of 4,090 | #240 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 2,029 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,029 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Bristol | Portishead |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gordanoschool.org.uk/ | www.highdownschools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •High Down Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 71.8).
- •Gordano School is the larger school with 2,029 students compared with 198.
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 Gordano School better than High Down Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), High Down Infant School ranks higher (95.9 vs 71.8 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 Gordano School and High Down Infant School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Portishead in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gordano School: 2,029. High Down Infant School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gordano School and High Down Infant School rank in South West?
Gordano School is 74th of 402 and High Down Infant School is 22nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).