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The Gateway Academy
Marshfoot Road, Grays, Essex, RM16 4LU, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.8 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,033
Capacity
1,035
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 88%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.1 places it in the top 48% nationally, although the EBacc entry rate of 10% may indicate a limited focus on a broad curriculum. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to education, as evidenced by positive feedback and a strong emphasis on core subjects like English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 27 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.1 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.0%
White Other24.7%
Black African13.7%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.47615, 0.36366 · RM16 4LU
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN133114
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gateway Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Gateway Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 March 2019.
Is The Gateway Academy a good school?
The Gateway Academy scores 58.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Gateway Academy?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Gateway Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Gateway Academy in GCSEs?
The Gateway Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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