The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 439
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 36.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Head
- Ms Emma Pattison (Acting Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Marshfoot Road, Grays, Essex, RM16 4LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Gateway Academy
Secondary · Very close
Chadwell St Mary Primary School
Primary · 787m away
OA - Thurrock
Academy · 1.0km away
Tilbury Pioneer Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Herringham Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Lansdowne Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lansdowne Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Gateway Primary Free School's Ofsted rating?
The Gateway Primary Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Gateway Primary Free School?
The Gateway Primary Free School currently has 439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Gateway Primary Free School take?
The Gateway Primary Free School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Gateway Primary Free School?
The Gateway Primary Free School 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 Primary Free School have a sixth form?
No, The Gateway Primary Free School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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