Gordano Sixth Form students have shown incredible generosity and community spirit during their annual RAG Week (Raising and Giving), raising over £1,350 for two vital local charities: Be More Ben and Caring in Bristol.
The Year 7 netball teams travelled to St Katherine’s to compete in the North Somerset Tournament against eight other schools, performing brilliantly throughout the day.
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming school production of Our House, the award-winning musical featuring the iconic hits of Madness.
The purpose of the visit was to enrich students’ understanding of the Edexcel A Level History unit on Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England. Hampton Court Palace, a key Tudor site, offers invaluable historical context for this topic, and the trip provided an opportunity for students to experience history where it happened.
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Gordano School was delighted to welcome Emma Pow, local community representative from Tesco Clevedon, who visited to officially present a £500 grant cheque awarded through the Tesco Stronger Starts programme and to meet some of the students who will benefit from the funding.
After an engaging lesson on the role of Vice Presidents in Politics, our students had a brilliant idea: a film night! The chosen film was Vice, a thought-provoking portrayal of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney’s political career.
What do you get when you mix history, teamwork, and pizza? A fantastic evening at the Historical Association Pizza Quiz hosted by Bristol University!
For the past three years, Gordano School has proudly partnered with the Bristol Bears Community Foundation to offer their multi award-winning Bright Sparks and Bear in Mind programmes. These innovative initiatives, recognised with numerous regional and national awards, are built around a simple but powerful principle: “reward in return for commitment.”
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2026 has been designated by the Department for Education as the National Year of Reading, and we’re kicking things off with a festive challenge!
In early December, 44 A Level students headed to London for an inspiring day of subject enrichment and study. Each group explored locations tailored to their specialism—here’s what they got up to:
We are delighted to announce that Gordano School has been awarded £500 from the Tesco Stronger Starts programme in support of our “Teach Teens a Trade” initiative.
This funding will help us transform an outdoors space into a dynamic learning zone where students will engage in hands-on construction, teamwork and physical activity — boosting their confidence, wellbeing and readiness for future careers.
What this means for students
A big thank-you to our supporters
We extend our sincere thanks to the Tesco Stronger Starts programme (managed in partnership with Groundwork UK) for this generous support. We’re grateful to our community, families and supporters who voted using their blue tokens and whose enthusiasm helped raise awareness of our project.
What’s next
Over the coming months we will:
By receiving this £500 award, Gordano School joins a diverse group of initiatives across the UK helping children and young people thrive.
Our annual Christmas Concert was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of our students while giving a heartfelt farewell to Dr Humphries as he leaves us at the end of this term.
