Bishop Gore School
The Bishop Gore School is a secondary school in Swansea in south Wales, founded on 14 September 1682 by Hugh Gore (1613–1691), Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. It is situated close to the A4216, Singleton Park and the Swansea University. Currently placed in highest level "Band 1" by the Welsh Assembly based on past performance, with a score of 12 it makes Bishop Gore School the second highest ranked school in Wales.
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