The Gateway Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Thurrock. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Gateway Academy.

Grays, RM164LU Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 68.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 March 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Marshfoot Road
Grays, RM164LU
Phone
1375489000
Website
theglc-gatewayacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133114
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Marshfoot Road, Grays, RM16 4LU
Website
http://www.theglc-gatewayacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY
Capacity
1035 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,077
Free School Meals
40.3% (434 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.8
English Attainment 8:
9.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.8
Ebacc English:
98.3%
Ebacc Entry:
4.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
49.4%
Ebacc Languages:
22.3%
Ebacc Maths:
99.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.07
Progress 8 Range:
-0.12 to 0.27

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.2 (+16.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
44.6 (+5.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
180
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,077 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"All Different: All Equal"

Responsibility Resilience Compassion Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

The Head of School highlights high standards, core values (Responsibility, Resilience, Compassion and Aspiration), inclusive culture, outstanding teaching and pastoral care, a broad curriculum, and Grammar Band provision with strong GCSE performance.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art club Drama club Science club ICT/Media club Technology club Additional foreign languages Gym Training Self-esteem development programme Lego therapy Coaching and mentoring Speech and language support Student Leadership Team Student LGBTQ+ team Student Mental Health Team Student I-Will Team Duke of Edinburgh Community Volunteering Sports Leaders

Sports

Football Basketball Rugby Athletics Netball Rounders Trampolining Karate

Facilities

Courtyard Café library state-of-the-art facilities (including basketball facilities)

Curriculum Highlights

Languages Engineering and Design Technology Performing Arts Physical Education Grammar Band

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before- and after-school activities are offered; breakfast provision from 7:30am in the Courtyard Café; library open from 7:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays; academy open to students for around 50 hours per week.

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