Gordon's School

About Gordon's School

Gordon's School is a boarding school with a focus on excellence, where students make exceptional academic, social and emotional progress. The school has a strong sense of community, with positive, warm and encouraging relationships at its heart. Students have access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities and are encouraged to develop their skills and interests.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 246 responses • 25.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.2% positive 1.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.8% positive 0.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

98.8% positive 0.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

96.8% positive 2% negative

My child does well at this school

97.2% positive 2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 246 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

57.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

64.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+1.02

Progress 8

Well above average

78.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

89.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

54.7% entered EBacc

49.2% achieved EBacc

128 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Feb 12, 2023

5.0

"Excellent All-Round Experience"

Gordon's has exceeded our expectations. The facilities are top-notch, with my child enjoying the sports pitches, music rooms and libraries. The emphasis on individual growth and well-being is wonderful to see.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James C

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"A True Community"

Gordon's feels like a family. The staff are supportive and caring, and my child has thrived in the boarding environment. The commitment to excellence in all areas is impressive, and I'm grateful for the opportunities they've had.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

We had a generally positive experience at Gordon's, but there were some issues with communication and organisation. The school's values and commitment to excellence are admirable, but we needed more support during a challenging time.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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