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The Gateway Academy
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The Gateway Academy
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- Thurrock RM16 4LU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are making good progress in a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, and bullying is dealt with swiftly.
Qualifications and Training: Recently qualified teachers feel well supported by school leaders.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders prioritise continuous professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching in mathematics is good, but science needs improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are highly supportive and attendance at parents' evenings has increased.
Communication: Leaders work closely with parents to build good relationships with the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Vast majority of parents would recommend this school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders hold middle leaders accountable and do not shy away from taking robust measures.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders rigorously monitor the quality of teaching and learning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly when it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities like rugby, netball, and theatre visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Curriculum promotes positive attitudes to learning and is supported by extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is an essential part of the curriculum for all year groups.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Special educational needs funding is used effectively with prompt diagnosis.
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The Gateway Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1077 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As I begin my fifth year as Head of the Gateway Academy, it gives me the utmost joy to work with the young people of Chadwell-St. Mary and Tilbury every day.
We place a high value on our students' achievement, and it is impressive how many of them have gone on to enrol in prestigious colleges and universities including Cambridge University, Kings College London, Brunel University, Queen Mary's College, and The London School of Contemporary Dance.
We are proud of each and every one of our students, and we wish our former Year 11 pupils the best of luck as they pursue their future endeavours this academic year.
Their remarkable GCSE results cap off a successful year for The Gateway Academy, which included winning the highly coveted Inclusion Center of Excellence Award, which recognised the best student attendance rates in the Academy's history among other elements of academy life.
In March 2019, we also celebrated our positive Ofsted rating, which was highly appreciated for the leadership and the students' preparation for the following level of school or career.
The Gateway Grammar Stream has given more capable students the encouragement and assistance they need to perform to the best of their abilities.
Abiaz Afzal, the top performer in his class last year, received a Grade 9 in each of the nine GCSE courses he was required to take.
In order to continue to "Improve Upon Our Best," achieve excellence in everything we do, and "offer everyone opportunities to develop as high-achieving, resilient, healthy, aspirational, caring, and fulfilled members of our society," I look forward to working with the students, staff, parents, Governors, and community during the 2019–2020 academic year.
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We place a high value on our students' achievement, and it is impressive how many of them have gone on to enrol in prestigious colleges and universities including Cambridge University, Kings College London, Brunel University, Queen Mary's College, and The London School of Contemporary Dance.
We are proud of each and every one of our students, and we wish our former Year 11 pupils the best of luck as they pursue their future endeavours this academic year.
Their remarkable GCSE results cap off a successful year for The Gateway Academy, which included winning the highly coveted Inclusion Center of Excellence Award, which recognised the best student attendance rates in the Academy's history among other elements of academy life.
In March 2019, we also celebrated our positive Ofsted rating, which was highly appreciated for the leadership and the students' preparation for the following level of school or career.
The Gateway Grammar Stream has given more capable students the encouragement and assistance they need to perform to the best of their abilities.
Abiaz Afzal, the top performer in his class last year, received a Grade 9 in each of the nine GCSE courses he was required to take.
In order to continue to "Improve Upon Our Best," achieve excellence in everything we do, and "offer everyone opportunities to develop as high-achieving, resilient, healthy, aspirational, caring, and fulfilled members of our society," I look forward to working with the students, staff, parents, Governors, and community during the 2019–2020 academic year.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | 19.3 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 98% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 29.69% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 43.19% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 29.94% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.63% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 17.25% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.60 | 2.69 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 85.67% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 78.58% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 46.33% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 24.67% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.5% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.25% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.25% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.75% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 33.67% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 48.07% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 33.73% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 15.67% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 21.47% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 3.05 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 85.67% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 81.5% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 54.17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 23.33% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 3.33% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.58% | 2.15% |
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results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 3 | 27.08% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 5 | 43.62% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 31.46% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.92% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 16.23% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 85% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 77.36% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 49.73% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 19.55% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.18% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.64% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.91% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 6 | 30.25% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 12 | 47.08% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 34.33% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 5 | 8.58% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 4 | 16.83% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.31 | 2.87 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 84.3% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 78.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 24.3% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 18.6% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 24.6% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.8% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.3% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 31.64% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 49.82% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 35.55% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 17.18% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 19.27% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 84.11% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 58.67% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 29.22% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 16% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 28.22% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.89% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Gateway Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1