The Gateway Academy

About The Gateway Academy

The Gateway Academy is a secondary school that holds itself to the highest standards, guided by core values of Responsibility, Resilience, Compassion, and Aspiration. It empowers students to realise their full potential through exceptional teaching and outstanding pastoral care.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Grainne McLaughlin

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 72 responses • 7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90.2% positive 9.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

91.6% positive 6.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

90.3% positive 7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.2% positive 5.6% negative

My child does well at this school

90.3% positive 7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 72 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

60.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.6

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.07

Progress 8

Above average

47.2%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

68.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

6.0% entered EBacc

4.7% achieved EBacc

233 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Best School Experience for My Child!"

I am absolutely delighted with The Gateway Academy. From the moment our child started, we have seen an incredible improvement in their confidence and academic progress. The facilities are fantastic, and my child loves the sports facilities and playing in the school musical. The values of responsibility, resilience, compassion, and aspiration are truly ingrained in the school culture, and we are so proud to be a part of it.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Samantha B. Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Some Positives, Some Negatives"

We have had a mixed experience at The Gateway Academy. On the one hand, our child has thrived in the Grammar Band program, and the teacher is excellent. However, we have experienced some issues with communication from the school, and we feel that some of the pastoral care could be improved. Overall, we are trying to give the school the benefit of the doubt, but we hope to see some improvements in these areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Daniel T. Unconfirmed

Parent Jul 1, 2021

5.0

"Excellent Education for My Child"

We chose The Gateway Academy for our child's education because of its excellent reputation, and we were not disappointed. The teachers are passionate and dedicated, and the school's emphasis on hard work and discipline really paid off for our child. We were thrilled to see them achieve a 9 in their maths GCSE, and we are so grateful for the education and opportunities that they received while at the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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