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The Gateway Academy

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corporate_fareGATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY

location_onGrays, RM16 4LU

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,074

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Attainment 8

46.1

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Thurrock

#1,530 of 3,216 nationally

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The Gateway Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Grays, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Gateway Academy is an academy sponsor led in Grays, Thurrock, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY. The school has approximately 1,033 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1, placing the school #7 in Thurrock and #1,530 of 3,216 nationally. 48.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

48.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.4%

Entering EBacc10.20%

EBacc APS3.78

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6.00%

EBacc APS3.62

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.60

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.15

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.31

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 December 2024

Inspection Report

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05 November 2020

Inspection Report

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27 March 2019

Inspection Report

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28 March 2017

Inspection Report

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22 September 2015

Inspection Report

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25 March 2015

Inspection Report

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09 November 2011

Inspection Report

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17 November 2010

Inspection Report

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01 July 2009

Inspection Report

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17 June 2008

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2019-03-27

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-03-28

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-09-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2011-11-09

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.6%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,033 pupils. During this period, there were 37 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,033	37	3.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,048	34	3.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,061	27	2.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,077	39	3.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,106	40	3.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,080	36	3.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,074	30	2.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,069	28	2.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,069	33	3.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,070	43	4.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,072	50	4.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,065	41	3.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,048	11	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,054	46	4.4%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,029	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,029	26	2.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,048	41	3.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,010	33	3.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,016	23	2.3%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,027	25	2.4%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,022	21	2.1%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,023	17	1.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,025	23	2.2%	3.7%	5
2016/17 (Summer term)	988	20	2.0%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	996	18	1.8%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,005	28	2.8%	3.1%	4

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 68 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 64 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree67%

agree23%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree59%

agree30%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree38%

agree18%

disagree4%

strongly disagree7%

not applicable33%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes33%

no67%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree54%

agree17%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree71%

agree19%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree23%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree63%

agree25%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree29%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree27%

disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree60%

agree27%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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