The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 197 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,033
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Head
- Grainne McLaughlin (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Marshfoot Road, Grays, Essex, RM16 4LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Gateway Primary Free School
Primary · Very close
Chadwell St Mary Primary School
Primary · 722m away
OA - Thurrock
Academy · 1.1km away
Tilbury Pioneer Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Herringham Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Lansdowne Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lansdowne Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Gateway Academy a selective school?
No. The Gateway Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Gateway Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Gateway Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Gateway Academy?
The Gateway Academy currently has 1,033 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Gateway Academy take?
The Gateway Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Gateway Academy?
The Gateway Academy is in Grays, RM16 4LU, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Gateway Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Gateway Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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