The Gateway Academy
URN: 133114 • Grays RM16 4LU
Overview
- Name
- The Gateway Academy
- URN
- 133114
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Grainne McLaughlin (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01375489000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marshfoot Road, Grays RM16 4LU
Summary
The Gateway Academy, located in Grays, Thurrock, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,033 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,035. The school is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, guided by its core values of Responsibility, Resilience, Compassion, and Aspiration. Under the leadership of an experienced Headteacher, the academy prioritises exceptional teaching and outstanding pastoral care to ensure that every student can achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at The Gateway Academy is designed to support a wide range of learners, offering subjects from Languages and Engineering to Performing Arts and Physical Education. The school also features a Grammar Band provision for higher-attaining students, which has seen impressive academic results, including 324 GCSE grades at 7–9 last year. The academy's focus on individual student needs is reflected in its strong academic progress, attendance rates, and a high teacher retention rate.
The Gateway Academy prides itself on its strong community ethos, emphasising the wellbeing of students and fostering positive relationships between staff and learners. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the academy aims to provide an outstanding educational experience for all its students.
The curriculum at The Gateway Academy is designed to support a wide range of learners, offering subjects from Languages and Engineering to Performing Arts and Physical Education. The school also features a Grammar Band provision for higher-attaining students, which has seen impressive academic results, including 324 GCSE grades at 7–9 last year. The academy's focus on individual student needs is reflected in its strong academic progress, attendance rates, and a high teacher retention rate.
The Gateway Academy prides itself on its strong community ethos, emphasising the wellbeing of students and fostering positive relationships between staff and learners. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the academy aims to provide an outstanding educational experience for all its students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- The Gateway Calendar (calendar)
- News & Letters (calendar)
- The Parental Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred (74.8)
- William Edwards School and Sports College (70.2)
- Grays Convent High School (60.4)
- Orsett Heath Academy (57.9)
- William Edwards School (55.0)
Key details
- LA
- Thurrock
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GATEWAY LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Capacity
- 1035
- Pupils
- 1033
- Boys
- 513
- Girls
- 520
- FSM %
- 40.90
- Open date
- 2006-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1033 | 513 | 520 | 1035 | 40.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1077 | 531 | 546 | 1035 | 38.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1070 | 530 | 540 | 1035 | 31.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1070 | 530 | 540 | 1035 | 31.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1048 | 519 | 529 | 1035 | 28.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1029 | 513 | 516 | 1035 | 24.80 |
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