The Unitary Authority of North Somerset provides support for 78 schools, delivering education to approximately 28,000 pupils [REF].
As of 1 September 2016 High Down Infant and Junior Schools, Gordano School, Portishead Primary School and St. Peter's C of E Primary School in the town, and St. Mary's in nearby Portbury formed a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) called The Lighthouse Partnership [REF].