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The Gateway Primary Free School
Marshfoot Road, Grays, Essex, RM16 4LU, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.3 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
439
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, the percentage achieving the higher standard in these subjects is lower at 16%, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (71 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
96%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
School has high expectations
92%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.3%
White Other14.8%
Black African10.7%
Asian Bangladeshi5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Black Other2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.7%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
traveller_irish0.9%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.47563, 0.36325 · RM16 4LU
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN138334
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gateway Primary Free School rated by Ofsted?
The Gateway Primary Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is The Gateway Primary Free School a good school?
The Gateway Primary Free School scores 89.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Primary Free School?
Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Gateway Primary Free School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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